HeyRuaHow to say “solicitor” in Irish
- Irish:
- aturnae
- English:
- solicitor, attorney
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-ur-nay” /ˈat̪ˠəɾˠn̪ˠeː/
- Plural:
- aturnaetha (solicitors)
- Genitive singular:
- aturnae, an aturnae (e.g. oifig an aturnae, the solicitor's office)
- Genitive plural:
- aturnaetha, na n-aturnaetha (e.g. cumann na n-aturnaetha, the society of solicitors)
What does “aturnae” mean?
“Aturnae” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- solicitor
- A lawyer who advises clients, draws up legal documents and prepares cases.Also: attorney, lawyer, legal adviser.
1 other meaning: attorney
- 2attorney
- A person legally appointed to act for another, as in an attorney general or power of attorney.Also: agent, legal representative.
Other Irish words for solicitor: dlíodóir (lawyer)
“Aturnae” with the article
The plural of solicitor in Irish is aturnaetha. Here is aturnae after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aturnae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aturnae, the Irish word for solicitor.
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Solicitor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for solicitor?
The Irish for solicitor is aturnae (pronounced “AT-ur-nay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aturnaetha. Depending on context it can also mean attorney.
How do you pronounce aturnae in Irish?
Aturnae is said like “AT-ur-nay” (IPA /ˈat̪ˠəɾˠn̪ˠeː/).
What is the plural of solicitor in Irish?
The plural of aturnae is aturnaetha; with the article, na haturnaetha means “the solicitors”. The genitive plural is aturnaetha, as in cumann na n-aturnaetha (the society of solicitors).
Does aturnae have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aturnae can mean solicitor or attorney, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aturnae sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aturnae (the solicitor), a haturnae (her solicitor), a n-aturnae (their solicitor), na haturnaetha (the solicitors).
What is the difference between aturnae and abhcóide?
An aturnae is a solicitor who deals directly with clients, while an abhcóide is a barrister who argues cases in the higher courts. The general word for lawyer is dlíodóir.
