HeyRuaHow to say “contract” in Irish
- Irish:
- conradh
- English:
- contract, treaty, league, bargain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-ruh” /ˈkɔnˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- conarthaí (contracts)
- Genitive singular:
- conartha, an chonartha (e.g. téarmaí an chonartha, the terms of the contract)
- Genitive plural:
- conarthaí, na gconarthaí (e.g. síniú na gconarthaí, the signing of the contracts)
What does “conradh” mean?
“Conradh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- contract
- A formal, usually written agreement between people or organisations that can be enforced by law.Also: agreement, covenant.
3 other meanings: treaty or league or bargain
- 2treaty
- A formal agreement between countries or states.Also: pact, accord.
- 3league
- An association or alliance of people or bodies joined for a common purpose, as in Conradh na Gaeilge.Also: association, alliance.
- 4bargain
- A deal agreed between buyer and seller, or something bought cheaply.Also: deal.
Other Irish words for contract: crap (shrink)
“Conradh” with the article
The plural of contract in Irish is conarthaí. Here is conradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Conradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conradh, the Irish word for contract.
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Contract in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contract?
The Irish for contract is conradh (pronounced “KUN-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is conarthaí. Depending on context it can also mean treaty or league or bargain.
How do you pronounce conradh in Irish?
Conradh is said like “KUN-ruh” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of contract in Irish?
The plural of conradh is conarthaí; with the article, na conarthaí means “the contracts”. The genitive plural is conarthaí, as in síniú na gconarthaí (the signing of the contracts).
Does conradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Conradh can mean contract, treaty, league or bargain, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does conradh change to chonradh or gconradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conradh becomes mo chonradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconradh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between conradh and comhaontú?
Conradh is a formal, binding contract or treaty, while comhaontú is a more general word for an agreement, e.g. comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta.
Why is the Gaelic League called Conradh na Gaeilge?
Conradh also means a league or association, so Conradh na Gaeilge is the league founded in 1893 to promote Irish.
