HeyRuaHow to say “constituency” in Irish
- Irish:
- dáilcheantar
- English:
- constituency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAWL-khyan-tur” /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲˌçan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- dáilcheantair (constituencies)
- Genitive singular:
- dáilcheantair, an dáilcheantair (e.g. teorainneacha an dáilcheantair, the boundaries of the constituency)
- Genitive plural:
- dáilcheantar, na ndáilcheantar (e.g. líon na ndáilcheantar, the number of constituencies)
What does “dáilcheantar” mean?
- constituency
- An electoral area that elects one or more members (TDs) to Dáil Éireann.Also: electoral district, electoral area, dáil constituency.
Other Irish words for constituency: toghcheantar (constituency)
“Dáilcheantar” with the article
The plural of constituency in Irish is dáilcheantair. Here is dáilcheantar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dáilcheantar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dáilcheantar, the Irish word for constituency.
Other nouns in Irish
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Constituency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for constituency?
The Irish for constituency is dáilcheantar (pronounced “DAWL-khyan-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dáilcheantair.
How do you pronounce dáilcheantar in Irish?
Dáilcheantar is said like “DAWL-khyan-tur” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠaːlʲˌçan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of constituency in Irish?
The plural of dáilcheantar is dáilcheantair; with the article, na dáilcheantair means “the constituencies”. The genitive plural is dáilcheantar, as in líon na ndáilcheantar (the number of constituencies).
Why does dáilcheantar change to dháilcheantar or ndáilcheantar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dáilcheantar becomes mo dháilcheantar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndáilcheantar (eclipsis).
How is 'dáilcheantar' different from 'ceantar'?
'Ceantar' is any district or area, while 'dáilcheantar' is specifically a constituency for elections to the Dáil. For local elections the term is 'toghcheantar áitiúil'.
