HeyRuaHow to say “block vote” in Irish
- Irish:
- blocvóta
- English:
- block vote
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLUK-voh-tuh” /ˈbˠlˠɔkˌvˠoːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- blocvótaí (block votes)
- Genitive singular:
- blocvóta, an bhlocvóta (e.g. córas an bhlocvóta, the block vote system)
- Genitive plural:
- blocvótaí, na mblocvótaí (e.g. úsáid na mblocvótaí, the use of block votes)
What does “blocvóta” mean?
- block vote
- A single vote cast on behalf of a whole group, counted as equal to the number of people the voter represents.Also: bloc vote, card vote.
“Blocvóta” with the article
The plural of block vote in Irish is blocvótaí. Here is blocvóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Blocvóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blocvóta, the Irish word for block vote.
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Block vote in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for block vote?
The Irish for block vote is blocvóta (pronounced “BLUK-voh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is blocvótaí.
How do you pronounce blocvóta in Irish?
Blocvóta is said like “BLUK-voh-tuh” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠɔkˌvˠoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of block vote in Irish?
The plural of blocvóta is blocvótaí; with the article, na blocvótaí means “the block votes”. The genitive plural is blocvótaí, as in úsáid na mblocvótaí (the use of block votes).
Why does blocvóta change to bhlocvóta or mblocvóta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blocvóta becomes mo bhlocvóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblocvóta (eclipsis).
How is 'blocvóta' different from 'vóta'?
'Vóta' is any single vote, while 'blocvóta' is one vote cast for a whole group, such as a union at a conference.
