HeyRuaHow to say “prosecutor” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúiseoir
- English:
- prosecutor, accuser
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-shor” /ˈkuːʃoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cúiseoirí (prosecutors)
- Genitive singular:
- cúiseora, an chúiseora (e.g. ráiteas an chúiseora, the prosecutor's statement)
- Genitive plural:
- cúiseoirí, na gcúiseoirí (e.g. oifig na gcúiseoirí, the prosecutors' office)
What does “cúiseoir” mean?
“Cúiseoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prosecutor
- A person or official who brings a criminal charge against someone in court.Also: accuser, prosecuting counsel, public prosecutor.
1 other meaning: accuser
- 2accuser
- A person who accuses someone of something.Also: complainant.
“Cúiseoir” with the article
The plural of prosecutor in Irish is cúiseoirí. Here is cúiseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúiseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúiseoir, the Irish word for prosecutor.
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Prosecutor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prosecutor?
The Irish for prosecutor is cúiseoir (pronounced “KOO-shor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúiseoirí. Depending on context it can also mean accuser.
How do you pronounce cúiseoir in Irish?
Cúiseoir is said like “KOO-shor” (IPA /ˈkuːʃoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of prosecutor in Irish?
The plural of cúiseoir is cúiseoirí; with the article, na cúiseoirí means “the prosecutors”. The genitive plural is cúiseoirí, as in oifig na gcúiseoirí (the prosecutors' office).
Does cúiseoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúiseoir can mean prosecutor or accuser, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúiseoir change to chúiseoir or gcúiseoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúiseoir becomes mo chúiseoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúiseoir (eclipsis).
How is 'cúiseoir' different from 'cúisí'?
The 'cúiseoir' is the one who brings the charge, while the 'cúisí' is the accused person. Both come from 'cúis', a cause or charge.
What is the Director of Public Prosecutions called in Irish?
The office is 'an Stiúrthóir Ionchúiseamh Poiblí', using 'ionchúiseamh' (prosecution), which is related to 'cúiseoir'.
