HeyRuaHow to say “embassy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ambasáid
- English:
- embassy, embassy (delegation)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-uh-saw-ij” /ˈambəsˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- ambasáidí (embassies)
- Genitive singular:
- ambasáide, na hambasáide (e.g. foireann na hambasáide, the staff of the embassy)
- Genitive plural:
- ambasáidí, na n-ambasáidí (e.g. liosta na n-ambasáidí, the list of the embassies)
What does “ambasáid” mean?
“Ambasáid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- embassy
- The official building or office of an ambassador and staff representing their country in a foreign capital.Also: diplomatic mission, consulate.
1 other meaning: embassy (delegation)
- 2embassy (delegation)
- A group of officials sent by one state to another on a diplomatic mission.Also: embassy, delegation, diplomatic mission.
“Ambasáid” with the article
The plural of embassy in Irish is ambasáidí. Here is ambasáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ambasáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ambasáid, the Irish word for embassy.
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Embassy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for embassy?
The Irish for embassy is ambasáid (pronounced “AM-uh-saw-ij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ambasáidí. Depending on context it can also mean embassy (delegation).
How do you pronounce ambasáid in Irish?
Ambasáid is said like “AM-uh-saw-ij” (IPA /ˈambəsˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of embassy in Irish?
The plural of ambasáid is ambasáidí; with the article, na hambasáidí means “the embassies”. The genitive plural is ambasáidí, as in liosta na n-ambasáidí (the list of the embassies).
Does ambasáid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ambasáid can mean embassy or embassy (delegation), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ambasáid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ambasáid (the embassy), a hambasáid (her embassy), a n-ambasáid (their embassy), na hambasáidí (the embassies).
What is the difference between 'ambasáid' and 'ambasadóir'?
'Ambasáid' is the embassy itself, while 'ambasadóir' is the ambassador who heads it.
Is 'ambasáid' the same as a consulate?
No, a consulate is 'consalacht', a smaller office usually dealing with citizens' affairs, whereas 'ambasáid' is the main diplomatic mission.
