HeyRuaHow to say “commission” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimisiún
- English:
- commission
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kim-ish-OON” /kɪmʲɪˈʃuːnʲ/
- Plural:
- coimisiúin (commissions)
- Genitive singular:
- coimisiúin, an choimisiúin (e.g. tuarascáil an choimisiúin, the commission's report)
- Genitive plural:
- coimisiún, na gcoimisiún (e.g. baill na gcoimisiún, members of the commissions)
What does “coimisiún” mean?
“Coimisiún” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- commission
- An official body of people appointed to investigate, regulate or manage something.Also: board, official body, inquiry.
2 other meanings:
- 2commission
- A fee or percentage paid to an agent or seller for doing business on someone's behalf.Also: fee, percentage, agent's fee.
- 3commission
- An order or authority given to someone to carry out a task, such as producing a work of art.Also: assignment, mandate, order.
“Coimisiún” with the article
The plural of commission in Irish is coimisiúin. Here is coimisiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coimisiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimisiún, the Irish word for commission.
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Commission in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commission?
The Irish for commission is coimisiún (pronounced “kim-ish-OON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coimisiúin.
How do you pronounce coimisiún in Irish?
Coimisiún is said like “kim-ish-OON” (IPA /kɪmʲɪˈʃuːnʲ/).
What is the plural of commission in Irish?
The plural of coimisiún is coimisiúin; with the article, na coimisiúin means “the commissions”. The genitive plural is coimisiún, as in baill na gcoimisiún (members of the commissions).
Why does coimisiún change to choimisiún or gcoimisiún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimisiún becomes mo choimisiún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimisiún (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coimisiún and coimisinéir?
Coimisiún is the body or commission itself, while coimisinéir is an individual commissioner, for example Coimisinéir Teanga.
