Administration in Irish (Riarachán): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for administration?

The Irish for administration is riarachán (pronounced “REER-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean distribution.

Q: Does riarachán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Riarachán can mean administration or distribution, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “administration” in Irish

Irish:: riarachán
English:: administration, distribution
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “REER-uh-khawn” /ˈrʲiəɾˠəxaːnˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: riaracháin, an riaracháin (e.g. costais riaracháin, administration costs)

What does “riarachán” mean?

“Riarachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

administration: The management and organisation of the affairs of a business, institution or state.Also: management, running.

1 other meaning: distribution

2distribution: The act of sharing out or serving out something, such as food or supplies; related to the verb riar.Also: dispensing, serving out, allocation.

Other Irish words for administration: rialtas (government)

“Riarachán” with the article

Here is riarachán after the article (an t-alt).

an riarachán

the administration

No change after an

“Riarachán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using riarachán, the Irish word for administration.

Tá an riarachán sa scoil seo an-mhaith.

The administration in this school is very good.

Oibríonn sí sa riarachán san ollscoil.

She works in administration at the university.

Tá costais riaracháin ró-ard sa chomhlacht.

Administration costs are too high in the company.

Rinne mé cúrsa i riarachán gnó.

I did a course in business administration.

Bhí fadhbanna le riarachán an chórais.

There were problems with the administration of the system.

Is fuath liom an obair riaracháin go léir.

I hate all the administrative work.

Tá post aige sa riarachán poiblí.

He has a job in public administration.

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Administration in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for administration?

The Irish for administration is riarachán (pronounced “REER-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean distribution.

How do you pronounce riarachán in Irish?

Riarachán is said like “REER-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈrʲiəɾˠəxaːnˠ/).

Does riarachán have a plural?

No plural form is given for riarachán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does riarachán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Riarachán can mean administration or distribution, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say 'administrative' in Irish?

Use the genitive riaracháin after a noun, for example obair riaracháin, 'administrative work'.

What is the difference between riarachán and riarthóir?

Riarachán is administration, the activity, while riarthóir is an administrator, the person who does it.

Administration in Irish (Riarachán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage