HeyRuaHow to say “citizenship” in Irish
- Irish:
- cathróireacht
- English:
- citizenship, civics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAH-roh-ir-ukht” /ˈkahɾˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cathróireachta, na cathróireachta (e.g. cearta na cathróireachta, the rights of citizenship)
What does “cathróireacht” mean?
“Cathróireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- citizenship
- The status of being a legal citizen of a country, with its rights and duties.Also: nationality, civic status.
1 other meaning: civics
- 2civics
- The behaviour and duties expected of a good citizen, also studied as a school subject.Also: citizenship education, civic duty.
Other Irish words for citizenship: náisiúntacht (nationality), saoránacht (citizenship)
“Cathróireacht” with the article
Here is cathróireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cathróireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cathróireacht, the Irish word for citizenship.
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Citizenship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for citizenship?
The Irish for citizenship is cathróireacht (pronounced “KAH-roh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean civics.
How do you pronounce cathróireacht in Irish?
Cathróireacht is said like “KAH-roh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈkahɾˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cathróireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cathróireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cathróireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cathróireacht can mean citizenship or civics, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cathróireacht change to chathróireacht or gcathróireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cathróireacht becomes mo chathróireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcathróireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cathróireacht' and 'saoránacht'?
Both mean citizenship; 'saoránacht' is the more usual term in official and legal Irish today, while 'cathróireacht' also appears, sometimes with a civic or civics sense.
