HeyRuaHow to say “appeal” in Irish
- Irish:
- achomharc
- English:
- appeal
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- achomharc, to appeal (ag achomharc, appealing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-oh-ark” /ˈaxoːɾˠk/
- Plural:
- achomhairc (appeals)
- Genitive singular:
- achomhairc, an achomhairc (e.g. toradh an achomhairc, the result of the appeal)
- Genitive plural:
- achomharc, na n-achomharc (e.g. líon na n-achomharc, the number of appeals)
What does “achomharc” mean?
- appeal
- A formal request to a higher court or authority to change a decision.Also: legal appeal, court appeal, appeal against a decision.
“Achomharc” as a verbal noun
After ag, achomharc means appealing: it is the verbal noun of the verb achomharc (to appeal). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Achomharc” with the article
The plural of appeal in Irish is achomhairc. Here is achomharc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Achomharc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using achomharc, the Irish word for appeal.
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Appeal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appeal?
The Irish for appeal is achomharc (pronounced “AKH-oh-ark”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is achomhairc.
How do you pronounce achomharc in Irish?
Achomharc is said like “AKH-oh-ark” (IPA /ˈaxoːɾˠk/).
What is the plural of appeal in Irish?
The plural of achomharc is achomhairc; with the article, na hachomhairc means “the appeals”. The genitive plural is achomharc, as in líon na n-achomharc (the number of appeals).
Does achomharc have more than one meaning?
Achomharc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to appeal.
Why does achomharc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-achomharc (the appeal), a hachomharc (her appeal), a n-achomharc (their appeal), na hachomhairc (the appeals).
How do I say 'to appeal' a decision?
Use 'achomharc a dhéanamh in aghaidh breithe', or the verb 'achomharc' itself, e.g. 'd'achomharc sé an bhreith'.
Does 'achomharc' mean appeal in the sense of attractiveness?
No, it is only a legal or formal appeal; for attractiveness use words like 'tarraingt' or 'mealltacht'.
