HeyRuaHow to say “authority” in Irish
- Irish:
- údarás
- English:
- authority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-duh-rawss” /ˈuːd̪ˠəɾˠaːsˠ/
- Plural:
- údaráis (authorities)
- Genitive singular:
- údaráis, an údaráis (e.g. cumhacht an údaráis, the power of the authority)
- Genitive plural:
- údarás, na n-údarás (e.g. cruinniú na n-údarás, the meeting of the authorities)
What does “údarás” mean?
“Údarás” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- authority
- The power or right to give orders, make decisions or enforce rules.Also: power, right, jurisdiction.
2 other meanings:
- 2authority
- An official body or agency that governs or administers something.Also: agency, official body, board.
- 3authority
- A source or person regarded as reliable and expert on a subject.Also: expert, source.
Other Irish words for authority: cumhacht (power)
“Údarás” with the article
The plural of authority in Irish is údaráis. Here is údarás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Údarás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using údarás, the Irish word for authority.
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Authority in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for authority?
The Irish for authority is údarás (pronounced “OO-duh-rawss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is údaráis.
How do you pronounce údarás in Irish?
Údarás is said like “OO-duh-rawss” (IPA /ˈuːd̪ˠəɾˠaːsˠ/).
What is the plural of authority in Irish?
The plural of údarás is údaráis; with the article, na húdaráis means “the authorities”. The genitive plural is údarás, as in cruinniú na n-údarás (the meeting of the authorities).
Why does údarás sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-údarás (the authority), a húdarás (her authority), a n-údarás (their authority), na húdaráis (the authorities).
What is the difference between 'údarás' and 'údar'?
'Údar' means author or source, while 'údarás' means authority or an authority body, as in 'údarás áitiúil'.
How do I say 'the authorities' in Irish?
Use the plural with the article: 'na húdaráis', for example 'Chuir na húdaráis cosc air'.
