HeyRuaHow to say “arbitration” in Irish
- Irish:
- eadránú
- English:
- arbitration, intervention
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- eadránaigh, to mediate (ag eadránú, mediating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-raw-noo” /ˈad̪ˠɾˠaːn̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- eadránaithe, an eadránaithe (e.g. bord eadránaithe, arbitration board)
What does “eadránú” mean?
“Eadránú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- arbitration
- The settling of a dispute by an independent person or body whose decision both sides accept; it is the verbal noun of the verb eadránaigh.Also: arbitrating, mediation, intervention.
1 other meaning: intervention
- 2intervention
- The act of stepping in between people who are fighting or quarrelling to separate them or make peace.Also: intervening, separating, peacemaking.
“Eadránú” as a verbal noun
After ag, eadránú means mediating: it is the verbal noun of the verb eadránaigh (to mediate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Eadránú” with the article
Here is eadránú after the article (an t-alt).
“Eadránú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eadránú, the Irish word for arbitration.
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Arbitration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arbitration?
The Irish for arbitration is eadránú (pronounced “AD-raw-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean intervention.
How do you pronounce eadránú in Irish?
Eadránú is said like “AD-raw-noo” (IPA /ˈad̪ˠɾˠaːn̪ˠuː/).
Does eadránú have a plural?
No plural form is given for eadránú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does eadránú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eadránú can mean arbitration or intervention, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eadránú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eadránú (the arbitration), a headránú (her arbitration), a n-eadránú (their arbitration).
What is the difference between eadránú and idirghabháil?
Eadránú usually means arbitration, where a third party makes a decision, while idirghabháil is mediation or intervention more generally. A person who arbitrates is an eadránaí.
