HeyRuaHow to say “application” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarratas
- English:
- application, request
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-uh-tuss” /ˈiəɾˠət̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- iarratais (applications)
- Genitive singular:
- iarratais, an iarratais (e.g. foirm an iarratais, the application form)
- Genitive plural:
- iarratas, na n-iarratas (e.g. líon na n-iarratas, the number of applications)
What does “iarratas” mean?
“Iarratas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- application
- A formal written or spoken request for something, such as a job, a grant or a permit.Also: request, petition, claim.
1 other meaning: request
- 2request
- The act of asking for something; a request or petition made to someone.Also: petitioning, entreaty, demand.
Other Irish words for application: aip (app), feidhmchlár (application)
“Iarratas” with the article
The plural of application in Irish is iarratais. Here is iarratas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarratas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarratas, the Irish word for application.
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Application in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for application?
The Irish for application is iarratas (pronounced “EER-uh-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarratais. Depending on context it can also mean request.
How do you pronounce iarratas in Irish?
Iarratas is said like “EER-uh-tuss” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠət̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of application in Irish?
The plural of iarratas is iarratais; with the article, na hiarratais means “the applications”. The genitive plural is iarratas, as in líon na n-iarratas (the number of applications).
Does iarratas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iarratas can mean application or request, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iarratas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarratas (the application), a hiarratas (her application), a n-iarratas (their application), na hiarratais (the applications).
How do I say 'apply for' something using iarratas?
Use 'iarratas a chur isteach ar', for example 'chuir mé iarratas isteach ar an bpost', I applied for the job.
What is the difference between iarratas and iarraidh?
Iarratas is usually a formal application or request, while iarraidh is a more general attempt or asking, as in 'iarraidh a thabhairt', to make an attempt.
