HeyRuaHow to say “decision-making” in Irish
- Irish:
- cinnteoireacht
- English:
- decision-making
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-tyohr-ukht” /ˈcin̠ʲtʲoːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- cinnteoireachta, na cinnteoireachta (e.g. próiseas na cinnteoireachta, the decision-making process)
What does “cinnteoireacht” mean?
- decision-making
- The process or act of making decisions, especially in an organisation or by a person in authority.Also: decision making, making decisions, decisiveness.
“Cinnteoireacht” with the article
Here is cinnteoireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cinnteoireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cinnteoireacht, the Irish word for decision-making.
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Decision-making in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decision-making?
The Irish for decision-making is cinnteoireacht (pronounced “KIN-tyohr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cinnteoireacht in Irish?
Cinnteoireacht is said like “KIN-tyohr-ukht” (IPA /ˈcin̠ʲtʲoːɾʲəxt/).
Does cinnteoireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cinnteoireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cinnteoireacht change to chinnteoireacht or gcinnteoireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cinnteoireacht becomes mo chinnteoireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcinnteoireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cinnteoireacht and cinneadh?
Cinneadh is a single decision (rinne sí cinneadh), while cinnteoireacht is the general process or activity of making decisions.
