Delegation in Irish (Dealagáideacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for delegation?

The Irish for delegation is dealagáideacht (pronounced “DAL-uh-gaw-jukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dealagáideachtaí.

Q: What is the plural of delegation in Irish?

The plural of dealagáideacht is dealagáideachtaí; with the article, na dealagáideachtaí means “the delegations”. The genitive plural is dealagáideachtaí, as in cruinniú na ndealagáideachtaí (meeting of the delegations).

How to say “delegation” in Irish

Irish:: dealagáideacht
English:: delegation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DAL-uh-gaw-jukht” /ˈdʲalˠəɡaːdʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Plural:: dealagáideachtaí (delegations)
Genitive singular:: dealagáideachta, na dealagáideachta (e.g. ceannaire na dealagáideachta, leader of the delegation)
Genitive plural:: dealagáideachtaí, na ndealagáideachtaí (e.g. cruinniú na ndealagáideachtaí, meeting of the delegations)

What does “dealagáideacht” mean?

delegation: A group of people chosen to represent others, for example at a meeting or conference.Also: deputation, delegacy.

“Dealagáideacht” with the article

The plural of delegation in Irish is dealagáideachtaí. Here is dealagáideacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an dealagáideacht

the delegation

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na dealagáideachtaí

the delegations

Plural: no change after na

“Dealagáideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dealagáideacht, the Irish word for delegation.

Tháinig dealagáideacht ón Aontas Eorpach inné.

A delegation from the European Union came yesterday.

Bhuail an t-aire leis an dealagáideacht ar maidin.

The minister met the delegation this morning.

Labhair ceannaire na dealagáideachta leis na meáin.

The head of the delegation spoke to the media.

Bhí dealagáideachtaí ó go leor tíortha ann.

There were delegations from many countries there.

Bhí mé i ndealagáideacht a chuaigh go Bruiséil.

I was in a delegation that went to Brussels.

Bhí ceathrar sa dealagáideacht ón gceardchumann.

There were four people in the delegation from the union.

Chuir an rialtas dealagáideacht chuig an gcomhdháil.

The government sent a delegation to the conference.

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Delegation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for delegation?

The Irish for delegation is dealagáideacht (pronounced “DAL-uh-gaw-jukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dealagáideachtaí.

How do you pronounce dealagáideacht in Irish?

Dealagáideacht is said like “DAL-uh-gaw-jukht” (IPA /ˈdʲalˠəɡaːdʲəxt̪/).

What is the plural of delegation in Irish?

The plural of dealagáideacht is dealagáideachtaí; with the article, na dealagáideachtaí means “the delegations”. The genitive plural is dealagáideachtaí, as in cruinniú na ndealagáideachtaí (meeting of the delegations).

Why does dealagáideacht change to dhealagáideacht or ndealagáideacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dealagáideacht becomes mo dhealagáideacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndealagáideacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'dealagáideacht' and 'toscaireacht'?

Both mean a delegation; 'toscaireacht' is the more common native term, while 'dealagáideacht' is a borrowed form also found in official usage.

Delegation in Irish (Dealagáideacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage