HeyRuaHow to say “voter” in Irish
- Irish:
- vótálaí
- English:
- voter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VOH-taw-lee” /ˈvˠoːt̪ˠaːl̪ˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- vótálaithe (voters)
- Genitive singular:
- vótálaí, an vótálaí (e.g. cearta an vótálaí, the rights of the voter)
- Genitive plural:
- vótálaithe, na vótálaithe (e.g. líon na vótálaithe, the number of voters)
What does “vótálaí” mean?
- voter
- A person who votes in an election or referendum.Also: elector, person who votes.
“Vótálaí” with the article
The plural of voter in Irish is vótálaithe. Here is vótálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an vótálaí
the voter
No change after an
na vótálaithe
the voters
Plural: no change after na
“Vótálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vótálaí, the Irish word for voter.
Is vótálaí neamhspleách é.
He is an independent voter.
Bhí an vótálaí ag fanacht sa scuaine.
The voter was waiting in the queue.
Chuaigh na vótálaithe chuig an stáisiún vótaíochta go luath.
The voters went to the polling station early.
Ní raibh mórán vótálaithe óga ann inniu.
There weren't many young voters there today.
Caithfidh gach vótálaí cárta vótála a thabhairt leis.
Every voter must bring a polling card.
Tá tuairim an vótálaí an-tábhachtach.
The voter's opinion is very important.
Labhair an t-iarrthóir le vótálaithe sa cheantar.
The candidate spoke to voters in the area.
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Voter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for voter?
The Irish for voter is vótálaí (pronounced “VOH-taw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vótálaithe.
How do you pronounce vótálaí in Irish?
Vótálaí is said like “VOH-taw-lee” (IPA /ˈvˠoːt̪ˠaːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of voter in Irish?
The plural of vótálaí is vótálaithe; with the article, na vótálaithe means “the voters”. The genitive plural is vótálaithe, as in líon na vótálaithe (the number of voters).
What is the difference between vótálaí and toghthóir?
Vótálaí is someone who actually votes, while toghthóir is the more formal word for an elector, someone entitled to vote, as in clár na dtoghthóirí (the register of electors).
