HeyRuaHow to say “referee” in Irish
- Irish:
- réiteoir
- English:
- referee, arbitrator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-tyohr” /ˈɾʲeːtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- réiteoirí (referees)
- Genitive singular:
- réiteora, an réiteora (e.g. feadóg an réiteora, the referee's whistle)
- Genitive plural:
- réiteoirí, na réiteoirí (e.g. cumann na réiteoirí, the referees' association)
What does “réiteoir” mean?
“Réiteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- referee
- A person who controls a game or match and makes sure the rules are followed.Also: umpire, ref, match official.
1 other meaning: arbitrator
- 2arbitrator
- A person who settles a dispute between two sides.Also: mediator, conciliator, peacemaker.
Other Irish words for referee: moltóir (referee)
“Réiteoir” with the article
The plural of referee in Irish is réiteoirí. Here is réiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réiteoir, the Irish word for referee.
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Referee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for referee?
The Irish for referee is réiteoir (pronounced “RAY-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réiteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean arbitrator.
How do you pronounce réiteoir in Irish?
Réiteoir is said like “RAY-tyohr” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of referee in Irish?
The plural of réiteoir is réiteoirí; with the article, na réiteoirí means “the referees”. The genitive plural is réiteoirí, as in cumann na réiteoirí (the referees' association).
Does réiteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réiteoir can mean referee or arbitrator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between réiteoir and moltóir?
Réiteoir is the usual word for a referee in games like football and hurling, while moltóir is used for an umpire or a judge in a competition.
