HeyRuaHow to say “occupier” in Irish
- Irish:
- áititheoir
- English:
- occupier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-tih-hor” /ˈaːtʲəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- áititheoirí (occupiers)
- Genitive singular:
- áititheora, an áititheora (e.g. ainm an áititheora, the occupier's name)
- Genitive plural:
- áititheoirí, na n-áititheoirí (e.g. cearta na n-áititheoirí, the rights of the occupiers)
What does “áititheoir” mean?
- occupier
- A person who lives in or occupies a house, land or other property.Also: occupant, resident, tenant.
“Áititheoir” with the article
The plural of occupier in Irish is áititheoirí. Here is áititheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áititheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áititheoir, the Irish word for occupier.
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Occupier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for occupier?
The Irish for occupier is áititheoir (pronounced “AW-tih-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áititheoirí.
How do you pronounce áititheoir in Irish?
Áititheoir is said like “AW-tih-hor” (IPA /ˈaːtʲəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of occupier in Irish?
The plural of áititheoir is áititheoirí; with the article, na háititheoirí means “the occupiers”. The genitive plural is áititheoirí, as in cearta na n-áititheoirí (the rights of the occupiers).
Why does áititheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áititheoir (the occupier), a háititheoir (her occupier), a n-áititheoir (their occupier), na háititheoirí (the occupiers).
How is 'áititheoir' different from 'tionónta'?
'Áititheoir' is anyone occupying a property, while 'tionónta' specifically means a tenant who rents it. 'Úinéir' is the owner.
