HeyRuaHow to say “dissolution” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánscor
- English:
- dissolution
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- lánscoir, to dissolve (ag lánscor, dissolving)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-skur” /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌsˠkɔɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lánscoir, an lánscoir (e.g. tar éis an lánscoir, after the dissolution)
What does “lánscor” mean?
- dissolution
- The formal dissolving of a parliament or assembly, especially Dáil Éireann, before a general election.Also: dissolution of parliament, dissolution of the dáil, dissolving.
“Lánscor” as a verbal noun
After ag, lánscor means dissolving: it is the verbal noun of the verb lánscoir (to dissolve). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
agat
+lánscorverbal noun
=ag lánscordissolving
“Lánscor” with the article
Here is lánscor after the article (an t-alt).
an lánscor
the dissolution
No change after an
“Lánscor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánscor, the Irish word for dissolution.
Iarrfaidh an Taoiseach lánscor ar an Uachtarán.
The Taoiseach will ask the President for a dissolution.
Tá an lánscor fógartha anois.
The dissolution has now been announced.
Beidh olltoghchán ann tar éis an lánscoir.
There will be a general election after the dissolution.
Bhí ráflaí faoi lánscor na Dála ar fud na háite.
There were rumours everywhere about the dissolution of the Dáil.
Dhiúltaigh an tUachtarán lánscor a dheonú.
The President refused to grant a dissolution.
Ní raibh súil ag éinne leis an lánscor.
Nobody expected the dissolution.
Cuireadh an bille ar ceal de bharr an lánscoir.
The bill lapsed because of the dissolution.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dissolution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dissolution?
The Irish for dissolution is lánscor (pronounced “LAWN-skur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lánscor in Irish?
Lánscor is said like “LAWN-skur” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌsˠkɔɾˠ/).
Does lánscor have a plural?
No plural form is given for lánscor in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'lánscor' different from 'scor'?
'Scor' means retirement, disbanding or ending in general, while 'lánscor' is the formal dissolution of a parliament, as in 'lánscor na Dála'.
