HeyRuaHow to say “subordinate” in Irish
- Irish:
- íochtarán
- English:
- subordinate, lowly person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-ukh-tuh-rawn” /ˈiːxt̪ˠəɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- íochtaráin (subordinates)
- Genitive singular:
- íochtaráin, an íochtaráin (e.g. cearta an íochtaráin, the rights of the subordinate)
- Genitive plural:
- íochtarán, na n-íochtarán (e.g. obair na n-íochtarán, the work of the subordinates)
What does “íochtarán” mean?
“Íochtarán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- subordinate
- A person who is lower in rank or position than someone else and works under them.Also: inferior, underling, junior.
1 other meaning: lowly person
- 2lowly person
- A person of low social standing; one of the common people or underprivileged.Also: underdog, commoner, the lowly.
“Íochtarán” with the article
The plural of subordinate in Irish is íochtaráin. Here is íochtarán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Íochtarán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íochtarán, the Irish word for subordinate.
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Subordinate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subordinate?
The Irish for subordinate is íochtarán (pronounced “EE-ukh-tuh-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is íochtaráin. Depending on context it can also mean lowly person.
How do you pronounce íochtarán in Irish?
Íochtarán is said like “EE-ukh-tuh-rawn” (IPA /ˈiːxt̪ˠəɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of subordinate in Irish?
The plural of íochtarán is íochtaráin; with the article, na híochtaráin means “the subordinates”. The genitive plural is íochtarán, as in obair na n-íochtarán (the work of the subordinates).
Does íochtarán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Íochtarán can mean subordinate or lowly person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does íochtarán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-íochtarán (the subordinate), a híochtarán (her subordinate), a n-íochtarán (their subordinate), na híochtaráin (the subordinates).
How is 'íochtarán' related to 'uachtarán'?
They are opposites built on 'íochtar' (bottom) and 'uachtar' (top): an 'uachtarán' is a president or superior, while an 'íochtarán' is a subordinate or inferior.
