HeyRuaHow to say “magistrate” in Irish
- Irish:
- giúisteoir
- English:
- magistrate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYOOSH-tyohr” /ˈɟuːʃtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- giúisteoirí (magistrates)
- Genitive singular:
- giúisteora, an ghiúisteora (e.g. cinneadh an ghiúisteora, the magistrate's decision)
- Genitive plural:
- giúisteoirí, na ngiúisteoirí (e.g. cumann na ngiúisteoirí, the association of magistrates)
What does “giúisteoir” mean?
- magistrate
- A judicial officer who hears minor cases in a local court; a justice.Also: justice, district justice, judge.
“Giúisteoir” with the article
The plural of magistrate in Irish is giúisteoirí. Here is giúisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giúisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giúisteoir, the Irish word for magistrate.
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Magistrate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magistrate?
The Irish for magistrate is giúisteoir (pronounced “GYOOSH-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giúisteoirí.
How do you pronounce giúisteoir in Irish?
Giúisteoir is said like “GYOOSH-tyohr” (IPA /ˈɟuːʃtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of magistrate in Irish?
The plural of giúisteoir is giúisteoirí; with the article, na giúisteoirí means “the magistrates”. The genitive plural is giúisteoirí, as in cumann na ngiúisteoirí (the association of magistrates).
Why does giúisteoir change to ghiúisteoir or ngiúisteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giúisteoir becomes mo ghiúisteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiúisteoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between giúisteoir and breitheamh?
Breitheamh is the general word for a judge, while giúisteoir means a magistrate or justice of a lower court.
