HeyRuaHow to say “tortfeasor” in Irish
- Irish:
- tortóir
- English:
- tortfeasor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TUR-tor” /ˈt̪ɔɾˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- tortóirí (tortfeasors)
- Genitive singular:
- tortóra, an tortóra (e.g. dliteanas an tortóra, the liability of the tortfeasor)
- Genitive plural:
- tortóirí, na dtortóirí (e.g. cearta na dtortóirí, the rights of the tortfeasors)
What does “tortóir” mean?
- tortfeasor
- In law, a person who commits a tort, a civil wrong for which damages may be claimed.Also: wrongdoer, tort-feasor.
“Tortóir” with the article
The plural of tortfeasor in Irish is tortóirí. Here is tortóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tortóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tortóir, the Irish word for tortfeasor.
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Tortfeasor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tortfeasor?
The Irish for tortfeasor is tortóir (pronounced “TUR-tor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tortóirí.
How do you pronounce tortóir in Irish?
Tortóir is said like “TUR-tor” (IPA /ˈt̪ɔɾˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of tortfeasor in Irish?
The plural of tortóir is tortóirí; with the article, na tortóirí means “the tortfeasors”. The genitive plural is tortóirí, as in cearta na dtortóirí (the rights of the tortfeasors).
Why does tortóir change to thortóir or dtortóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tortóir becomes mo thortóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtortóir (eclipsis).
What is the link between 'tortóir' and 'tort'?
'Tortóir' is formed from 'tort' (a civil wrong) with the agent suffix -óir, so it means the person who commits a tort.
