HeyRuaHow to say “candidacy” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarrthóireacht
- English:
- candidacy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-hoh-ir-ukht” /iəɾˠhoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- iarrthóireachta, na hiarrthóireachta (e.g. fógairt na hiarrthóireachta, the announcement of the candidacy)
What does “iarrthóireacht” mean?
- candidacy
- The state of being a candidate, especially for election or for a post.Also: candidature, running for office, application.
“Iarrthóireacht” with the article
Here is iarrthóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an iarrthóireacht
the candidacy
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Iarrthóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarrthóireacht, the Irish word for candidacy.
D'fhógair sí a hiarrthóireacht inné.
She announced her candidacy yesterday.
Tá an iarrthóireacht sin ag cruthú conspóide.
That candidacy is causing controversy.
Tharraing sé siar a iarrthóireacht ar maidin.
He withdrew his candidacy this morning.
Thacaigh an páirtí le m'iarrthóireacht.
The party supported my candidacy.
Bhí costas na hiarrthóireachta an-ard.
The cost of the candidacy was very high.
Níl aon iarrthóireacht oifigiúil aige go fóill.
He has no official candidacy yet.
Labhair sí faoina hiarrthóireacht don uachtaránacht.
She spoke about her candidacy for the presidency.
Other nouns in Irish
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Candidacy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for candidacy?
The Irish for candidacy is iarrthóireacht (pronounced “EER-hoh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce iarrthóireacht in Irish?
Iarrthóireacht is said like “EER-hoh-ir-ukht” (IPA /iəɾˠhoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does iarrthóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for iarrthóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iarrthóireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iarrthóireacht (the candidacy), a hiarrthóireacht (her candidacy), a n-iarrthóireacht (their candidacy).
How is iarrthóireacht related to iarrthóir?
Iarrthóir is the candidate (person), while iarrthóireacht is the candidacy, the state of being a candidate.
