HeyRuaHow to say “proprietor” in Irish
- Irish:
- dílseánach
- English:
- proprietor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEEL-shaw-nukh” /ˈdʲiːlʲʃaːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- dílseánaigh (proprietors)
- Genitive singular:
- dílseánaigh, an dílseánaigh (e.g. ainm an dílseánaigh, the proprietor's name)
- Genitive plural:
- dílseánach, na ndílseánach (e.g. cearta na ndílseánach, the rights of the proprietors)
What does “dílseánach” mean?
- proprietor
- A person who owns something, especially property, a business or rights.Also: owner, possessor.
Other Irish words for proprietor: úinéir (owner)
“Dílseánach” with the article
The plural of proprietor in Irish is dílseánaigh. Here is dílseánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dílseánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dílseánach, the Irish word for proprietor.
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Proprietor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for proprietor?
The Irish for proprietor is dílseánach (pronounced “DEEL-shaw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dílseánaigh.
How do you pronounce dílseánach in Irish?
Dílseánach is said like “DEEL-shaw-nukh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlʲʃaːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of proprietor in Irish?
The plural of dílseánach is dílseánaigh; with the article, na dílseánaigh means “the proprietors”. The genitive plural is dílseánach, as in cearta na ndílseánach (the rights of the proprietors).
Why does dílseánach change to dhílseánach or ndílseánach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dílseánach becomes mo dhílseánach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndílseánach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dílseánach and úinéir?
Úinéir is the everyday word for owner, while dílseánach is more formal and legal, often used for a proprietor of property or a business.
