HeyRuaHow to say “treasurer” in Irish
- Irish:
- cisteoir
- English:
- treasurer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KISH-tyohr” /ˈkʲɪʃtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cisteoirí (treasurers)
- Genitive singular:
- cisteora, an chisteora (e.g. tuarascáil an chisteora, the treasurer's report)
- Genitive plural:
- cisteoirí, na gcisteoirí (e.g. cruinniú na gcisteoirí, the meeting of the treasurers)
What does “cisteoir” mean?
- treasurer
- A person who looks after the money and accounts of a club, society, company or government.Also: bursar, keeper of funds, finance officer.
“Cisteoir” with the article
The plural of treasurer in Irish is cisteoirí. Here is cisteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cisteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cisteoir, the Irish word for treasurer.
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Treasurer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for treasurer?
The Irish for treasurer is cisteoir (pronounced “KISH-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cisteoirí.
How do you pronounce cisteoir in Irish?
Cisteoir is said like “KISH-tyohr” (IPA /ˈkʲɪʃtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of treasurer in Irish?
The plural of cisteoir is cisteoirí; with the article, na cisteoirí means “the treasurers”. The genitive plural is cisteoirí, as in cruinniú na gcisteoirí (the meeting of the treasurers).
Why does cisteoir change to chisteoir or gcisteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cisteoir becomes mo chisteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcisteoir (eclipsis).
What word is 'cisteoir' related to?
It comes from 'ciste', meaning a fund or treasury, so a 'cisteoir' is the person in charge of the 'ciste'.
How do I say 'secretary' and 'chairperson' alongside treasurer?
A committee usually has a 'cathaoirleach' (chairperson), a 'rúnaí' (secretary) and a 'cisteoir' (treasurer).
