HeyRuaHow to say “mediator” in Irish
- Irish:
- eadránaí
- English:
- mediator, arbitrator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-raw-nee” /ˈad̪ˠɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- eadránaithe (mediators)
- Genitive singular:
- eadránaí, an eadránaí (e.g. cinneadh an eadránaí, the arbitrator's decision)
- Genitive plural:
- eadránaithe, na n-eadránaithe (e.g. painéal na n-eadránaithe, the panel of arbitrators)
What does “eadránaí” mean?
“Eadránaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mediator
- A person who intervenes between two sides to settle a quarrel or dispute.Also: peacemaker, intermediary, go-between.
1 other meaning: arbitrator
- 2arbitrator
- A person appointed to decide a dispute between parties, especially in industrial or legal matters.Also: arbiter, referee.
“Eadránaí” with the article
The plural of mediator in Irish is eadránaithe. Here is eadránaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eadránaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eadránaí, the Irish word for mediator.
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Mediator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mediator?
The Irish for mediator is eadránaí (pronounced “AD-raw-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eadránaithe. Depending on context it can also mean arbitrator.
How do you pronounce eadránaí in Irish?
Eadránaí is said like “AD-raw-nee” (IPA /ˈad̪ˠɾˠaːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of mediator in Irish?
The plural of eadránaí is eadránaithe; with the article, na headránaithe means “the mediators”. The genitive plural is eadránaithe, as in painéal na n-eadránaithe (the panel of arbitrators).
Does eadránaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eadránaí can mean mediator or arbitrator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eadránaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eadránaí (the mediator), a headránaí (her mediator), a n-eadránaí (their mediator), na headránaithe (the mediators).
What is the difference between 'eadránaí' and 'idirghabhálaí'?
Both can mean mediator; 'eadránaí' is linked to 'eadráin' (intervention in a quarrel, arbitration), while 'idirghabhálaí' stresses acting as an intermediary between parties.
How do you say 'to intervene in a fight'?
You say 'eadráin a dhéanamh', and the person who does so is an 'eadránaí'.
