HeyRuaHow to say “lobbyist” in Irish
- Irish:
- brústocaire
- English:
- lobbyist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BROO-stuk-ur-eh” /ˈbɾˠuːsˠt̪ˠəkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- brústocairí (lobbyists)
- Genitive singular:
- brústocaire, an bhrústocaire (e.g. tuarascáil an bhrústocaire, the lobbyist's report)
- Genitive plural:
- brústocairí, na mbrústocairí (e.g. clár na mbrústocairí, the register of lobbyists)
What does “brústocaire” mean?
- lobbyist
- A person who tries to influence politicians or officials on behalf of a group or interest.Also: lobbyer, pressure group agent.
“Brústocaire” with the article
The plural of lobbyist in Irish is brústocairí. Here is brústocaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brústocaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brústocaire, the Irish word for lobbyist.
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Lobbyist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lobbyist?
The Irish for lobbyist is brústocaire (pronounced “BROO-stuk-ur-eh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brústocairí.
How do you pronounce brústocaire in Irish?
Brústocaire is said like “BROO-stuk-ur-eh” (IPA /ˈbɾˠuːsˠt̪ˠəkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of lobbyist in Irish?
The plural of brústocaire is brústocairí; with the article, na brústocairí means “the lobbyists”. The genitive plural is brústocairí, as in clár na mbrústocairí (the register of lobbyists).
Why does brústocaire change to bhrústocaire or mbrústocaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brústocaire becomes mo bhrústocaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrústocaire (eclipsis).
What is the word for the activity of lobbying?
Lobbying is 'brústocaireacht', and a lobbyist is 'brústocaire'. The word comes from 'brú' (pressure) and 'stocaire'.
