HeyRuaHow to say “consulate” in Irish
- Irish:
- consalacht
- English:
- consulate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KON-suh-lukht” /ˈkɔnˠsˠəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- consalachta, na consalachta (e.g. oifig na consalachta, the office of the consulate)
What does “consalacht” mean?
- consulate
- The office, position or term of office of a consul, or the building where a consul works.Also: consulship, consular office.
“Consalacht” with the article
Here is consalacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Consalacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using consalacht, the Irish word for consulate.
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Consulate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consulate?
The Irish for consulate is consalacht (pronounced “KON-suh-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce consalacht in Irish?
Consalacht is said like “KON-suh-lukht” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠsˠəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does consalacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for consalacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does consalacht change to chonsalacht or gconsalacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) consalacht becomes mo chonsalacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconsalacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between consalacht and ambasáid?
Consalacht is a consulate, headed by a consal, which mainly helps citizens abroad, while ambasáid is an embassy, headed by an ambasadóir, representing the state itself.
