HeyRuaHow to say “adjudication” in Irish
- Irish:
- moltóireacht
- English:
- adjudication, recommending
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUL-toh-ruhkht” /ˈmˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- moltóireachta, na moltóireachta (e.g. obair na moltóireachta, the work of adjudication)
What does “moltóireacht” mean?
“Moltóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- adjudication
- The work of judging a competition or deciding a contest, as an adjudicator or referee does.Also: judging, refereeing, umpiring.
1 other meaning: recommending
- 2recommending
- The act or practice of recommending or advising, as a recommender does.Also: advising, recommendation.
“Moltóireacht” with the article
Here is moltóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Moltóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moltóireacht, the Irish word for adjudication.
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Adjudication in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adjudication?
The Irish for adjudication is moltóireacht (pronounced “MUL-toh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean recommending.
How do you pronounce moltóireacht in Irish?
Moltóireacht is said like “MUL-toh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈmˠɔl̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does moltóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for moltóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does moltóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Moltóireacht can mean adjudication or recommending, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does moltóireacht change to mholtóireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mholtóireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár moltóireacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is moltóireacht related to moltóir?
A moltóir is an adjudicator or referee, and moltóireacht is the activity of doing that job, as in 'moltóireacht a dhéanamh'.
