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Extradition in Irish (Eiseachadadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for extradition is eiseachadadh, a masculine noun. Ag eiseachadadh is extraditing, from the verb eiseachaid.
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How to say “extradition” in Irish

Irish:
eiseachadadh
English:
extradition
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
eiseachaid, to extradite (ag eiseachadadh, extraditing)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“ESH-uh-khad-oo”  /ˈɛʃəxəd̪ˠuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
eiseachadta, an eiseachadta (e.g. ordú eiseachadta, extradition order)

What does “eiseachadadh” mean?

extradition
The handing over of a person accused or convicted of a crime by one state to another state that wants to try or punish them; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'eiseachaid'.Also: extraditing, handing over a suspect.

“Eiseachadadh” as a verbal noun

After ag, eiseachadadh means extraditing: it is the verbal noun of the verb eiseachaid (to extradite). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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ag eiseachadadhextraditing

“Eiseachadadh” with the article

Here is eiseachadadh after the article (an t-alt).

an t-eiseachadadh
the extradition
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Eiseachadadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eiseachadadh, the Irish word for extradition.

Tá an rialtas ag lorg eiseachadadh an fhir.
The government is seeking the man's extradition.
Dhiúltaigh an chúirt don eiseachadadh.
The court refused the extradition.
Rinneadh ordú eiseachadta inné.
An extradition order was made yesterday.
Tá cás eiseachadta os comhair na cúirte.
An extradition case is before the court.
Chuir a dhlíodóir in aghaidh an eiseachadta.
His lawyer opposed the extradition.
Níl conradh eiseachadta idir an dá thír.
There is no extradition treaty between the two countries.
Bhí eiseachadadh i gceist sa scéal nuachta.
Extradition was the issue in the news story.

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Extradition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for extradition?

The Irish for extradition is eiseachadadh (pronounced “ESH-uh-khad-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce eiseachadadh in Irish?

Eiseachadadh is said like “ESH-uh-khad-oo” (IPA /ˈɛʃəxəd̪ˠuː/).

Does eiseachadadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for eiseachadadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does eiseachadadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eiseachadadh (the extradition), a heiseachadadh (her extradition), a n-eiseachadadh (their extradition).

What verb is 'eiseachadadh' related to?

It is the verbal noun of 'eiseachaid', to extradite, so 'eiseachadadh a dhéanamh ar dhuine' means to extradite someone.

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