HeyRuaHow to say “offender” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciontóir
- English:
- offender
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-toh-ir” /ˈcɪn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ciontóirí (offenders)
- Genitive singular:
- ciontóra, an chiontóra (e.g. ainm an chiontóra, the offender's name)
- Genitive plural:
- ciontóirí, na gciontóirí (e.g. athshlánú na gciontóirí, the rehabilitation of the offenders)
What does “ciontóir” mean?
- offender
- A person who has committed an offence or crime, or who is guilty of a wrong.Also: culprit, wrongdoer, guilty person, delinquent.
Other Irish words for offender: coirpeach (criminal)
“Ciontóir” with the article
The plural of offender in Irish is ciontóirí. Here is ciontóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciontóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciontóir, the Irish word for offender.
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Offender in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for offender?
The Irish for offender is ciontóir (pronounced “KIN-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciontóirí.
How do you pronounce ciontóir in Irish?
Ciontóir is said like “KIN-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈcɪn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of offender in Irish?
The plural of ciontóir is ciontóirí; with the article, na ciontóirí means “the offenders”. The genitive plural is ciontóirí, as in athshlánú na gciontóirí (the rehabilitation of the offenders).
Why does ciontóir change to chiontóir or gciontóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciontóir becomes mo chiontóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciontóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ciontóir' and 'coirpeach'?
'Ciontóir' is anyone guilty of an offence, even a minor one, while 'coirpeach' means a criminal, usually someone involved in serious crime.
