HeyRuaHow to say “dependency” in Irish
- Irish:
- spleáchríoch
- English:
- dependency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPLAW-khree-uh-kh” /ˈsplʲaːˌxɾʲiəx/
- Plural:
- spleáchríocha (dependencies)
- Genitive singular:
- spleáchríche, na spleáchríche (e.g. rialtas na spleáchríche, the government of the dependency)
- Genitive plural:
- spleáchríoch, na spleáchríoch (e.g. rialtais na spleáchríoch, the governments of the dependencies)
What does “spleáchríoch” mean?
- dependency
- A territory that is governed by another country and is not fully independent.Also: dependent territory, colony, overseas territory.
“Spleáchríoch” with the article
The plural of dependency in Irish is spleáchríocha. Here is spleáchríoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spleáchríoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spleáchríoch, the Irish word for dependency.
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Dependency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dependency?
The Irish for dependency is spleáchríoch (pronounced “SPLAW-khree-uh-kh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spleáchríocha.
How do you pronounce spleáchríoch in Irish?
Spleáchríoch is said like “SPLAW-khree-uh-kh” (IPA /ˈsplʲaːˌxɾʲiəx/).
What is the plural of dependency in Irish?
The plural of spleáchríoch is spleáchríocha; with the article, na spleáchríocha means “the dependencies”. The genitive plural is spleáchríoch, as in rialtais na spleáchríoch (the governments of the dependencies).
How is 'spleáchríoch' formed?
It combines 'spleách' (dependent) with 'críoch' (territory), so it literally means 'dependent territory'. Compare 'neamhspleách' (independent).
