HeyRuaHow to say “delegate” in Irish
- Irish:
- dealagáidí
- English:
- delegate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “dyal-uh-GAW-dee” /dʲalˠəˈɡɑːdʲiː/
- Plural:
- dealagáidithe (delegates)
- Genitive singular:
- dealagáidí, an dealagáidí (e.g. ainm an dealagáidí, the delegate's name)
- Genitive plural:
- dealagáidithe, na ndealagáidithe (e.g. cruinniú na ndealagáidithe, the meeting of the delegates)
What does “dealagáidí” mean?
- delegate
- A person chosen or sent to represent others, for example at a conference or meeting.Also: representative, envoy.
Other Irish words for delegate: ionadaí (representative)
“Dealagáidí” with the article
The plural of delegate in Irish is dealagáidithe. Here is dealagáidí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dealagáidí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dealagáidí, the Irish word for delegate.
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Delegate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delegate?
The Irish for delegate is dealagáidí (pronounced “dyal-uh-GAW-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dealagáidithe.
How do you pronounce dealagáidí in Irish?
Dealagáidí is said like “dyal-uh-GAW-dee” (IPA /dʲalˠəˈɡɑːdʲiː/).
What is the plural of delegate in Irish?
The plural of dealagáidí is dealagáidithe; with the article, na dealagáidithe means “the delegates”. The genitive plural is dealagáidithe, as in cruinniú na ndealagáidithe (the meeting of the delegates).
Why does dealagáidí change to dhealagáidí or ndealagáidí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dealagáidí becomes mo dhealagáidí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndealagáidí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'dealagáidí' and 'toscaire'?
Both can mean delegate, but 'toscaire' is the more traditional word and also means envoy, while 'dealagáidí' is used especially for delegates at conferences and meetings.
