HeyRuaHow to say “delegation” in Irish
- Irish:
- toscaireacht
- English:
- delegation, embassy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUS-kir-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠɔsˠkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- toscaireachtaí (delegations)
- Genitive singular:
- toscaireachta, na toscaireachta (e.g. ceannaire na toscaireachta, leader of the delegation)
- Genitive plural:
- toscaireachtaí, na dtoscaireachtaí (e.g. ionadaithe na dtoscaireachtaí, representatives of the delegations)
What does “toscaireacht” mean?
“Toscaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- delegation
- A group of people chosen to represent others, for example at a meeting or in talks.Also: deputation, mission.
1 other meaning: embassy
- 2embassy
- A group sent officially on a mission to a foreign government; the office or function of an envoy.Also: diplomatic mission, envoyship.
“Toscaireacht” with the article
The plural of delegation in Irish is toscaireachtaí. Here is toscaireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toscaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toscaireacht, the Irish word for delegation.
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Delegation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for delegation?
The Irish for delegation is toscaireacht (pronounced “TUS-kir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is toscaireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean embassy.
How do you pronounce toscaireacht in Irish?
Toscaireacht is said like “TUS-kir-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔsˠkəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of delegation in Irish?
The plural of toscaireacht is toscaireachtaí; with the article, na toscaireachtaí means “the delegations”. The genitive plural is toscaireachtaí, as in ionadaithe na dtoscaireachtaí (representatives of the delegations).
Does toscaireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Toscaireacht can mean delegation or embassy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does toscaireacht change to thoscaireacht or dtoscaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toscaireacht becomes mo thoscaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoscaireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between toscaire and toscaireacht?
A toscaire is an individual delegate or envoy, while a toscaireacht is the whole delegation or mission.
Is toscaireacht the same as ambasáid?
Not quite: ambasáid is the usual word for a permanent embassy building or office, while toscaireacht is a delegation or mission sent for a purpose.
