HeyRuaHow to say “election” in Irish
- Irish:
- toghchán
- English:
- election
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOW-khawn” /ˈt̪ˠəuxɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- toghcháin (elections)
- Genitive singular:
- toghcháin, an toghcháin (e.g. lá an toghcháin, election day)
- Genitive plural:
- toghchán, na dtoghchán (e.g. torthaí na dtoghchán, the results of the elections)
What does “toghchán” mean?
- election
- A formal process in which people vote to choose a person or party for a position, such as a member of parliament.Also: poll, vote, ballot.
Other Irish words for election: toghadh (election)
“Toghchán” with the article
The plural of election in Irish is toghcháin. Here is toghchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Toghchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toghchán, the Irish word for election.
Other nouns in Irish
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Election in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for election?
The Irish for election is toghchán (pronounced “TOW-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is toghcháin.
How do you pronounce toghchán in Irish?
Toghchán is said like “TOW-khawn” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəuxɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of election in Irish?
The plural of toghchán is toghcháin; with the article, na toghcháin means “the elections”. The genitive plural is toghchán, as in torthaí na dtoghchán (the results of the elections).
Why does toghchán change to thoghchán or dtoghchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toghchán becomes mo thoghchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoghchán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'toghchán' and 'olltoghchán'?
'Toghchán' is any election, while 'olltoghchán' is specifically a general election, for example to the Dáil.
Which verb is 'toghchán' related to?
It comes from the verb 'togh', to elect or choose; someone elected is 'tofa', as in 'tofa sa toghchán'.
