HeyRuaHow to say “centralization” in Irish
- Irish:
- lárú
- English:
- centralization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- láraigh, to centre (ag lárú, centring)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-roo” /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- láraithe, an láraithe (e.g. polasaí an láraithe, the centralization policy)
What does “lárú” mean?
- centralization
- The act of bringing something, such as power or services, under one central control; the verbal noun of the verb láraigh.Also: centralisation, centring, concentration.
“Lárú” as a verbal noun
After ag, lárú means centring: it is the verbal noun of the verb láraigh (to centre). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+lárúverbal noun
=ag lárúcentring
“Lárú” with the article
Here is lárú after the article (an t-alt).
an lárú
the centralization
No change after an
“Lárú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lárú, the Irish word for centralization.
Tá an rialtas ag cur i gcoinne lárú na seirbhísí.
The government is resisting the centralization of services.
Ní maith le muintir na tuaithe an lárú seo.
Country people don't like this centralization.
Cuireadh tús leis an lárú anuraidh.
The centralization began last year.
Bhí lárú cumhachta i mBaile Átha Cliath.
There was a centralization of power in Dublin.
Labhair sí faoi na contúirtí a bhaineann le lárú.
She spoke about the dangers of centralization.
Tá tionchar an láraithe le feiceáil sna bailte beaga.
The effect of centralization can be seen in the small towns.
Is iomaí duine atá in aghaidh láraithe.
Many people are against centralization.
Other nouns in Irish
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Centralization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for centralization?
The Irish for centralization is lárú (pronounced “LAW-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lárú in Irish?
Lárú is said like “LAW-roo” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːɾˠuː/).
Does lárú have a plural?
No plural form is given for lárú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the opposite of 'lárú'?
The opposite is 'dílárú', meaning decentralization, as in 'dílárú na seirbhísí poiblí'.
