HeyRuaHow to say “statesman” in Irish
- Irish:
- státaire
- English:
- statesman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAW-tir-uh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːt̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- státairí (statesmen)
- Genitive singular:
- státaire, an státaire (e.g. óráid an státaire, the statesman's speech)
- Genitive plural:
- státairí, na státairí (e.g. cruinniú na státairí, the meeting of the statesmen)
What does “státaire” mean?
- statesman
- A skilled and respected political leader who is experienced in the affairs of state.Also: stateswoman, politician, political leader.
Other Irish words for statesman: polaiteoir (politician)
“Státaire” with the article
The plural of statesman in Irish is státairí. Here is státaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Státaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using státaire, the Irish word for statesman.
Other nouns in Irish
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Statesman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for statesman?
The Irish for statesman is státaire (pronounced “STAW-tir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is státairí.
How do you pronounce státaire in Irish?
Státaire is said like “STAW-tir-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːt̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of statesman in Irish?
The plural of státaire is státairí; with the article, na státairí means “the statesmen”. The genitive plural is státairí, as in cruinniú na státairí (the meeting of the statesmen).
What is the difference between 'státaire' and 'polaiteoir'?
'Polaiteoir' is any politician, while 'státaire' suggests a wise, respected leader who acts for the good of the state.
