HeyRuaHow to say “testator” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiomnóir
- English:
- testator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIM-noar” /ˈtʲɪmˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tiomnóirí (testators)
- Genitive singular:
- tiomnóra, an tiomnóra (e.g. uacht an tiomnóra, the testator's will)
- Genitive plural:
- tiomnóirí, na dtiomnóirí (e.g. cearta na dtiomnóirí, the rights of the testators)
What does “tiomnóir” mean?
- testator
- A person who makes a will, or who has died leaving a valid will.Also: testatrix, maker of a will, will-maker.
“Tiomnóir” with the article
The plural of testator in Irish is tiomnóirí. Here is tiomnóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiomnóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiomnóir, the Irish word for testator.
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Testator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for testator?
The Irish for testator is tiomnóir (pronounced “TIM-noar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiomnóirí.
How do you pronounce tiomnóir in Irish?
Tiomnóir is said like “TIM-noar” (IPA /ˈtʲɪmˠn̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of testator in Irish?
The plural of tiomnóir is tiomnóirí; with the article, na tiomnóirí means “the testators”. The genitive plural is tiomnóirí, as in cearta na dtiomnóirí (the rights of the testators).
Why does tiomnóir change to thiomnóir or dtiomnóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiomnóir becomes mo thiomnóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiomnóir (eclipsis).
How is tiomnóir related to tiomna?
Tiomnóir comes from tiomnaigh 'bequeath'; tiomna means 'testament' or 'will', and the more common everyday word for a will is uacht.
