HeyRuaHow to say “electioneering” in Irish
- Irish:
- toghchánaíocht
- English:
- electioneering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOW-khaw-nee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠəuxaːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- toghchánaíochta, na toghchánaíochta (e.g. tréimhse na toghchánaíochta, the electioneering period)
What does “toghchánaíocht” mean?
- electioneering
- The activity of campaigning to win votes in an election, such as canvassing and making speeches.Also: election campaigning, canvassing, campaigning.
“Toghchánaíocht” with the article
Here is toghchánaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Toghchánaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toghchánaíocht, the Irish word for electioneering.
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Electioneering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for electioneering?
The Irish for electioneering is toghchánaíocht (pronounced “TOW-khaw-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce toghchánaíocht in Irish?
Toghchánaíocht is said like “TOW-khaw-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠəuxaːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does toghchánaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for toghchánaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does toghchánaíocht change to thoghchánaíocht or dtoghchánaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toghchánaíocht becomes mo thoghchánaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoghchánaíocht (eclipsis).
How does toghchánaíocht differ from toghchán?
Toghchán is the election itself, while toghchánaíocht is the campaigning activity around it. You might say 'bhí an toghchánaíocht dian roimh an toghchán'.
