HeyRuaHow to say “senator” in Irish
- Irish:
- seanadóir
- English:
- senator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-uh-dohr” /ˈʃanəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- seanadóirí (senators)
- Genitive singular:
- seanadóra, an tseanadóra (e.g. oifig an tseanadóra, the senator's office)
- Genitive plural:
- seanadóirí, na seanadóirí (e.g. tuarastal seanadóirí, senators' salaries)
What does “seanadóir” mean?
- senator
- A member of a senate, especially a member of Seanad Éireann, the upper house of the Irish parliament.Also: member of the senate, Seanad member.
“Seanadóir” with the article
The plural of senator in Irish is seanadóirí. Here is seanadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seanadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seanadóir, the Irish word for senator.
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Senator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for senator?
The Irish for senator is seanadóir (pronounced “SHAN-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seanadóirí.
How do you pronounce seanadóir in Irish?
Seanadóir is said like “SHAN-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈʃanəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of senator in Irish?
The plural of seanadóir is seanadóirí; with the article, na seanadóirí means “the senators”. The genitive plural is seanadóirí, as in tuarastal seanadóirí (senators' salaries).
Why does seanadóir change to sheanadóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheanadóir. After ár (our) it stays ár seanadóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between a seanadóir and a teachta?
A seanadóir sits in the Seanad, the upper house, while a teachta (Teachta Dála, TD) sits in the Dáil, the lower house.
