HeyRuaHow to say “president” in Irish
- Irish:
- uachtarán
- English:
- president, superior
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uhkh-tuh-rawn” /ˈuəxt̪ˠəɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- uachtaráin (presidents)
- Genitive singular:
- uachtaráin, an uachtaráin (e.g. teach an Uachtaráin, the President's house)
- Genitive plural:
- uachtarán, na n-uachtarán (e.g. cruinniú na n-uachtarán, the meeting of the presidents)
What does “uachtarán” mean?
“Uachtarán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- president
- The elected head of a state, such as the President of Ireland.Also: head of state.
2 other meanings: superior
- 2president
- The head of an organisation, society, club or university.Also: chairman, head, chief.
- 3superior
- A person in charge or in a higher position of authority, such as the superior of a religious house or the head of a school.Also: head, headmaster, ruler.
“Uachtarán” with the article
The plural of president in Irish is uachtaráin. Here is uachtarán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uachtarán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uachtarán, the Irish word for president.
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President in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for president?
The Irish for president is uachtarán (pronounced “OO-uhkh-tuh-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uachtaráin. Depending on context it can also mean superior.
How do you pronounce uachtarán in Irish?
Uachtarán is said like “OO-uhkh-tuh-rawn” (IPA /ˈuəxt̪ˠəɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of president in Irish?
The plural of uachtarán is uachtaráin; with the article, na huachtaráin means “the presidents”. The genitive plural is uachtarán, as in cruinniú na n-uachtarán (the meeting of the presidents).
Does uachtarán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uachtarán can mean president or superior, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uachtarán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uachtarán (the president), a huachtarán (her president), a n-uachtarán (their president), na huachtaráin (the presidents).
What is the difference between uachtarán and taoiseach?
The uachtarán is the head of state, while the Taoiseach is the head of government, the prime minister.
Is uachtarán related to uachtar?
Yes, both come from uachtar, meaning the top or upper part, so an uachtarán is the one at the top.
