HeyRuaHow to say “draft contract” in Irish
- Irish:
- dréachtchonradh
- English:
- draft contract
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAYKHT-khun-ruh” /ˈdʲɾʲeːxtˌxɔnˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- dréachtchonarthaí (draft contracts)
- Genitive singular:
- dréachtchonartha, an dréachtchonartha (e.g. téacs an dréachtchonartha, the text of the draft contract)
- Genitive plural:
- dréachtchonarthaí, na ndréachtchonarthaí (e.g. ullmhú na ndréachtchonarthaí, the preparation of the draft contracts)
What does “dréachtchonradh” mean?
- draft contract
- A preliminary version of a contract or treaty, prepared for discussion before it is finalised and signed.Also: draft treaty, draft agreement.
“Dréachtchonradh” with the article
The plural of draft contract in Irish is dréachtchonarthaí. Here is dréachtchonradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dréachtchonradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dréachtchonradh, the Irish word for draft contract.
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Draft contract in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for draft contract?
The Irish for draft contract is dréachtchonradh (pronounced “DRAYKHT-khun-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dréachtchonarthaí.
How do you pronounce dréachtchonradh in Irish?
Dréachtchonradh is said like “DRAYKHT-khun-ruh” (IPA /ˈdʲɾʲeːxtˌxɔnˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of draft contract in Irish?
The plural of dréachtchonradh is dréachtchonarthaí; with the article, na dréachtchonarthaí means “the draft contracts”. The genitive plural is dréachtchonarthaí, as in ullmhú na ndréachtchonarthaí (the preparation of the draft contracts).
Why does dréachtchonradh change to dhréachtchonradh or ndréachtchonradh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dréachtchonradh becomes mo dhréachtchonradh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndréachtchonradh (eclipsis).
How is 'dréachtchonradh' formed?
It combines 'dréacht' (draft) with 'conradh' (contract, treaty), with lenition of the second element. The same pattern gives words like 'dréachtrún' (draft resolution).
