Advocacy in Irish (Abhcóideacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for advocacy?

The Irish for advocacy is abhcóideacht (pronounced “OWK-oh-dyakht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “advocacy” in Irish

Irish:: abhcóideacht
English:: advocacy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “OWK-oh-dyakht” /ˈaukoːdʲəxt/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: abhcóideachta, na habhcóideachta (e.g. scileanna abhcóideachta, advocacy skills)

What does “abhcóideacht” mean?

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

advocacy: The work or profession of an advocate or barrister, pleading a case on someone's behalf.Also: pleading, barrister's profession, legal advocacy.

1 other meaning:

2advocacy: Public support for or speaking up on behalf of a cause, group or person.Also: support, championing, speaking up.

“Abhcóideacht” with the article

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

an abhcóideacht

the advocacy

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Abhcóideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using abhcóideacht, the Irish word for advocacy.

Tá abhcóideacht mhaith ag teastáil sa chás seo.

Good advocacy is needed in this case.

Rinne sí staidéar ar an abhcóideacht san ollscoil.

She studied advocacy at university.

Bhí an abhcóideacht sa chúirt an-láidir inné.

The advocacy in court was very strong yesterday.

Tá cúrsa abhcóideachta ar siúl i mBaile Átha Cliath.

An advocacy course is running in Dublin.

Oibríonn sé i ngrúpa abhcóideachta do dhaoine óga.

He works in an advocacy group for young people.

Is cuid thábhachtach dá post í an abhcóideacht.

Advocacy is an important part of her job.

Chuir an eagraíocht béim ar abhcóideacht don Ghaeilge.

The organisation emphasised advocacy for Irish.

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Advocacy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for advocacy?

The Irish for advocacy is abhcóideacht (pronounced “OWK-oh-dyakht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce abhcóideacht in Irish?

Abhcóideacht is said like “OWK-oh-dyakht” (IPA /ˈaukoːdʲəxt/).

Does abhcóideacht have a plural?

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

Why does abhcóideacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an abhcóideacht (the advocacy), a habhcóideacht (her advocacy), a n-abhcóideacht (their advocacy).

How is abhcóideacht related to abhcóide?

Abhcóide means a barrister or advocate, and abhcóideacht is the work or profession of an abhcóide, that is, advocacy.

Advocacy in Irish (Abhcóideacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage