HeyRuaHow to say “resident” in Irish
- Irish:
- cónaitheoir
- English:
- resident
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-nee-hohr” /ˈkoːnˠəhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cónaitheoirí (residents)
- Genitive singular:
- cónaitheora, an chónaitheora (e.g. cearta an chónaitheora, the rights of the resident)
- Genitive plural:
- cónaitheoirí, na gcónaitheoirí (e.g. cumann na gcónaitheoirí, the residents' association)
What does “cónaitheoir” mean?
- resident
- A person who lives in a particular place, such as a house, area or country.Also: inhabitant, dweller, occupant.
“Cónaitheoir” with the article
The plural of resident in Irish is cónaitheoirí. Here is cónaitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cónaitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cónaitheoir, the Irish word for resident.
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Resident in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resident?
The Irish for resident is cónaitheoir (pronounced “KOH-nee-hohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cónaitheoirí.
How do you pronounce cónaitheoir in Irish?
Cónaitheoir is said like “KOH-nee-hohr” (IPA /ˈkoːnˠəhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of resident in Irish?
The plural of cónaitheoir is cónaitheoirí; with the article, na cónaitheoirí means “the residents”. The genitive plural is cónaitheoirí, as in cumann na gcónaitheoirí (the residents' association).
Why does cónaitheoir change to chónaitheoir or gcónaitheoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cónaitheoir becomes mo chónaitheoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcónaitheoir (eclipsis).
How is 'cónaitheoir' related to 'cónaí'?
It comes from 'cónaí' (living, dwelling), as in 'Tá mé i mo chónaí i nGaillimh', so a 'cónaitheoir' is someone who lives somewhere.
What is the difference between 'cónaitheoir' and 'áitritheoir'?
Both mean resident or inhabitant; 'cónaitheoir' is common in official and everyday use for residents, while 'áitritheoir' often means inhabitant or occupier of a place.
