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Rapporteur in Irish (Rapóirtéir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for rapporteur is rapóirtéir, a masculine noun (plural rapóirtéirí).
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How to say “rapporteur” in Irish

Irish:
rapóirtéir
English:
rapporteur
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“rap-OR-tyair”  /ˈɾˠapˠoːɾʲtʲeːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
rapóirtéirí (rapporteurs)
Genitive singular:
rapóirtéara, an rapóirtéara (e.g. tuarascáil an rapóirtéara, the rapporteur's report)
Genitive plural:
rapóirtéirí, na rapóirtéirí (e.g. cruinniú na rapóirtéirí, the meeting of the rapporteurs)

What does “rapóirtéir” mean?

rapporteur
A person appointed by a committee or body to report on its proceedings or on a particular matter.Also: reporter, committee reporter.

“Rapóirtéir” with the article

The plural of rapporteur in Irish is rapóirtéirí. Here is rapóirtéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rapóirtéir
the rapporteur
No change after an
na rapóirtéirí
the rapporteurs
Plural: no change after na

“Rapóirtéir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rapóirtéir, the Irish word for rapporteur.

Ceapadh rapóirtéir don choiste inné.
A rapporteur was appointed to the committee yesterday.
Labhair an rapóirtéir ag tús an chruinnithe.
The rapporteur spoke at the start of the meeting.
Foilsíodh tuarascáil an rapóirtéara inniu.
The rapporteur's report was published today.
Bhí triúr rapóirtéirí ag obair ar an dréacht.
Three rapporteurs were working on the draft.
Is é mo chara an rapóirtéir nua.
My friend is the new rapporteur.
D'aontaigh na rapóirtéirí leis an moladh.
The rapporteurs agreed with the proposal.
Tá ról tábhachtach ag an rapóirtéir sa Pharlaimint.
The rapporteur has an important role in Parliament.

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Rapporteur in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rapporteur?

The Irish for rapporteur is rapóirtéir (pronounced “rap-OR-tyair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rapóirtéirí.

How do you pronounce rapóirtéir in Irish?

Rapóirtéir is said like “rap-OR-tyair” (IPA /ˈɾˠapˠoːɾʲtʲeːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of rapporteur in Irish?

The plural of rapóirtéir is rapóirtéirí; with the article, na rapóirtéirí means “the rapporteurs”. The genitive plural is rapóirtéirí, as in cruinniú na rapóirtéirí (the meeting of the rapporteurs).

Is rapóirtéir the same as tuairisceoir?

No. A tuairisceoir is a news reporter or journalist, while a rapóirtéir is an official appointed by a committee or body to report on a matter.

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