HeyRuaHow to say “member of parliament” in Irish
- Irish:
- feisire
- English:
- member of parliament
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FESH-ir-uh” /ˈfʲɛʃəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- feisirí (members of parliament)
- Genitive singular:
- feisire, an fheisire (e.g. oifig an fheisire, the MP's office)
- Genitive plural:
- feisirí, na bhfeisirí (e.g. tuarastal na bhfeisirí, the MPs' salary)
What does “feisire” mean?
- member of parliament
- A person elected to a parliament, used especially of members of the European Parliament or the British parliament, and historically of the Irish Parliament.Also: mp, mep, parliamentarian, deputy.
“Feisire” with the article
The plural of member of parliament in Irish is feisirí. Here is feisire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feisire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feisire, the Irish word for member of parliament.
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Member of parliament in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for member of parliament?
The Irish for member of parliament is feisire (pronounced “FESH-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feisirí.
How do you pronounce feisire in Irish?
Feisire is said like “FESH-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲɛʃəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of member of parliament in Irish?
The plural of feisire is feisirí; with the article, na feisirí means “the members of parliament”. The genitive plural is feisirí, as in tuarastal na bhfeisirí (the MPs' salary).
Why does feisire change to fheisire or bhfeisire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feisire becomes m'fheisire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeisire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between feisire and teachta?
A member of Dáil Éireann is a 'Teachta Dála' (TD), while 'feisire' is used for MEPs, British MPs and members of the old Irish Parliament.
