HeyRuaHow to say “delegation” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarmligean
- English:
- delegation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tarmlig, to delegate (ag tarmligean, delegating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-um-lig-in” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəmˠlʲɪɟən̠ʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tarmligin, an tarmligin (e.g. cumhacht tarmligin, power of delegation)
What does “tarmligean” mean?
- delegation
- The act of delegating authority or a task to someone else; verbal noun of the verb tarmlig, to delegate.Also: delegating, devolution of authority.
“Tarmligean” as a verbal noun
After ag, tarmligean means delegating: it is the verbal noun of the verb tarmlig (to delegate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tarmligean” with the article
Here is tarmligean after the article (an t-alt).
“Tarmligean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarmligean, the Irish word for delegation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Delegation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delegation?
The Irish for delegation is tarmligean (pronounced “TAR-um-lig-in”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tarmligean in Irish?
Tarmligean is said like “TAR-um-lig-in” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəmˠlʲɪɟən̠ʲ/).
Does tarmligean have a plural?
No plural form is given for tarmligean in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tarmligean change to tharmligean or dtarmligean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarmligean becomes mo tharmligean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarmligean (eclipsis).
Is 'tarmligean' the same as 'toscaireacht'?
No. 'Tarmligean' is the act of delegating powers or tasks, while 'toscaireacht' is a delegation in the sense of a group of representatives.
