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Notary in Irish (Nótaire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for notary is nótaire, a masculine noun (plural nótairí).
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How to say “notary” in Irish

Irish:
nótaire
English:
notary
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“NOH-tuh-ruh”  /ˈn̪ˠoːt̪ˠəɾʲə/
Various forms
Plural:
nótairí (notaries)
Genitive singular:
nótaire, an nótaire (e.g. oifig an nótaire, the notary's office)
Genitive plural:
nótairí, na nótairí (e.g. cumann na nótairí, the notaries' association)

What does “nótaire” mean?

notary
A legal official who witnesses signatures, certifies documents and administers oaths.Also: notary public, commissioner for oaths.

“Nótaire” with the article

The plural of notary in Irish is nótairí. Here is nótaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an nótaire
the notary
No change after an
na nótairí
the notaries
Plural: no change after na

“Nótaire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using nótaire, the Irish word for notary.

Tá nótaire ag teastáil uaim chun an doiciméad a shíniú.
I need a notary to sign the document.
Chuaigh mé chuig an nótaire inné.
I went to the notary yesterday.
Tá oifig an nótaire ar an bpríomhshráid.
The notary's office is on the main street.
Is beag nótairí atá sa bhaile seo.
There are few notaries in this town.
Dheimhnigh mo nótaire an conradh.
My notary certified the contract.
Oibríonn a deartháir mar nótaire i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Her brother works as a notary in Dublin.
Síníodh an mionnscríbhinn os comhair nótaire poiblí.
The affidavit was signed before a notary public.

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Notary in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for notary?

The Irish for notary is nótaire (pronounced “NOH-tuh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nótairí.

How do you pronounce nótaire in Irish?

Nótaire is said like “NOH-tuh-ruh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːt̪ˠəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of notary in Irish?

The plural of nótaire is nótairí; with the article, na nótairí means “the notaries”. The genitive plural is nótairí, as in cumann na nótairí (the notaries' association).

Is a 'nótaire' the same as a solicitor?

No, a solicitor is 'aturnae' or 'dlíodóir'; a 'nótaire' (notary public, 'nótaire poiblí') specifically certifies documents and signatures.

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