HeyRuaHow to say “delegate” in Irish
- Irish:
- toscaire
- English:
- delegate, envoy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUS-kuh-ruh” /ˈt̪ˠɔsˠkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- toscairí (delegates)
- Genitive singular:
- toscaire, an toscaire (e.g. óráid an toscaire, the delegate's speech)
- Genitive plural:
- toscairí, na dtoscairí (e.g. cruinniú na dtoscairí, the meeting of the delegates)
What does “toscaire” mean?
“Toscaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- delegate
- A person sent to represent others, for example at a conference or meeting.Also: representative, envoy, deputy.
1 other meaning: envoy
- 2envoy
- A person sent on a mission, especially on behalf of a government, such as an emissary.Also: emissary, messenger.
Other Irish words for delegate: ionadaí (representative)
“Toscaire” with the article
The plural of delegate in Irish is toscairí. Here is toscaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toscaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toscaire, the Irish word for delegate.
Other nouns in Irish
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Delegate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delegate?
The Irish for delegate is toscaire (pronounced “TUS-kuh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toscairí. Depending on context it can also mean envoy.
How do you pronounce toscaire in Irish?
Toscaire is said like “TUS-kuh-ruh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔsˠkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of delegate in Irish?
The plural of toscaire is toscairí; with the article, na toscairí means “the delegates”. The genitive plural is toscairí, as in cruinniú na dtoscairí (the meeting of the delegates).
Does toscaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toscaire can mean delegate or envoy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toscaire change to thoscaire or dtoscaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toscaire becomes mo thoscaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoscaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'toscaire' and 'toscaireacht'?
'Toscaire' is an individual delegate, while 'toscaireacht' is a delegation, the group of people sent together.
Is 'toscaire' the same as 'teachta'?
Not quite: 'teachta' usually means an elected deputy, as in 'Teachta Dála', while 'toscaire' is someone sent to represent a body at a meeting or mission.
