HeyRuaHow to say “full authority” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánúdarás
- English:
- full authority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-oo-duh-rawss” /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌuːd̪ˠəɾˠɑːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lánúdaráis, an lánúdaráis (e.g. cumhacht an lánúdaráis, the power of full authority)
What does “lánúdarás” mean?
- full authority
- Complete power or permission to act or decide on something, often given formally to a person or body.Also: full power, full powers, plenary authority, carte blanche.
“Lánúdarás” with the article
Here is lánúdarás after the article (an t-alt).
an lánúdarás
the full authority
No change after an
“Lánúdarás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánúdarás, the Irish word for full authority.
Tá lánúdarás ag an gcoiste an cinneadh a dhéanamh.
The committee has full authority to make the decision.
Tugadh lánúdarás don bhainisteoir.
The manager was given full authority.
Níl an lánúdarás aige fós.
He doesn't have full authority yet.
Fuair sí lánúdarás ón mbord.
She got full authority from the board.
Bhí an lánúdarás sin ag an rialtas.
The government had that full authority.
Ghníomhaigh sé faoi lánúdarás an aire.
He acted under the minister's full authority.
Iarrfaimid lánúdarás chun dul ar aghaidh.
We will ask for full authority to proceed.
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Full authority in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full authority?
The Irish for full authority is lánúdarás (pronounced “LAWN-oo-duh-rawss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lánúdarás in Irish?
Lánúdarás is said like “LAWN-oo-duh-rawss” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌuːd̪ˠəɾˠɑːsˠ/).
Does lánúdarás have a plural?
No plural form is given for lánúdarás in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'lánúdarás' different from 'údarás'?
'Údarás' means authority in general or an authority (a body), while 'lánúdarás' adds 'lán-' (full) to mean complete, unrestricted authority.
