HeyRuaHow to say “practitioner” in Irish
- Irish:
- cleachtóir
- English:
- practitioner, practiser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAKH-toh-ir” /ˈklʲaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cleachtóirí (practitioners)
- Genitive singular:
- cleachtóra, an chleachtóra (e.g. oifig an chleachtóra, the practitioner's office)
- Genitive plural:
- cleachtóirí, na gcleachtóirí (e.g. cumann na gcleachtóirí, the practitioners' association)
What does “cleachtóir” mean?
“Cleachtóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- practitioner
- A person who practises a profession or skill, such as medicine or law.Also: professional, practising member.
1 other meaning: practiser
- 2practiser
- A person who habitually practises or performs something, such as a religion or custom.Also: practising person, adherent.
“Cleachtóir” with the article
The plural of practitioner in Irish is cleachtóirí. Here is cleachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cleachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cleachtóir, the Irish word for practitioner.
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Practitioner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for practitioner?
The Irish for practitioner is cleachtóir (pronounced “KLAKH-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cleachtóirí. Depending on context it can also mean practiser.
How do you pronounce cleachtóir in Irish?
Cleachtóir is said like “KLAKH-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈklʲaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of practitioner in Irish?
The plural of cleachtóir is cleachtóirí; with the article, na cleachtóirí means “the practitioners”. The genitive plural is cleachtóirí, as in cumann na gcleachtóirí (the practitioners' association).
Does cleachtóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cleachtóir can mean practitioner or practiser, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cleachtóir change to chleachtóir or gcleachtóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cleachtóir becomes mo chleachtóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcleachtóir (eclipsis).
How is 'cleachtóir' related to 'cleachtadh'?
'Cleachtóir' is the person who practises, formed from 'cleachtadh' (practice) and the verb 'cleacht' (practise).
