HeyRuaHow to say “institute” in Irish
- Irish:
- institiúid
- English:
- institute, institution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “in-shti-TOO-id” /ɪnʲʃtʲɪˈtʲuːdʲ/
- Plural:
- institiúidí (institutes)
- Genitive singular:
- institiúide, na hinstitiúide (e.g. stiúrthóir na hinstitiúide, the director of the institute)
- Genitive plural:
- institiúidí, na n-institiúidí (e.g. líon na n-institiúidí, the number of institutes)
What does “institiúid” mean?
“Institiúid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- institute
- An organisation set up for a particular purpose, especially education, research or a profession.Also: institution, college, research institute.
1 other meaning: institution
- 2institution
- An established public body or organisation, such as a hospital, bank or university.Also: establishment, public body.
Other Irish words for institute: foras (institute)
“Institiúid” with the article
The plural of institute in Irish is institiúidí. Here is institiúid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Institiúid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using institiúid, the Irish word for institute.
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Institute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for institute?
The Irish for institute is institiúid (pronounced “in-shti-TOO-id”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is institiúidí. Depending on context it can also mean institution.
How do you pronounce institiúid in Irish?
Institiúid is said like “in-shti-TOO-id” (IPA /ɪnʲʃtʲɪˈtʲuːdʲ/).
What is the plural of institute in Irish?
The plural of institiúid is institiúidí; with the article, na hinstitiúidí means “the institutes”. The genitive plural is institiúidí, as in líon na n-institiúidí (the number of institutes).
Does institiúid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Institiúid can mean institute or institution, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does institiúid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an institiúid (the institute), a hinstitiúid (her institute), a n-institiúid (their institute), na hinstitiúidí (the institutes).
What is the difference between 'institiúid' and 'foras'?
'Institiúid' is the usual word for an institute, as in 'institiúid teicneolaíochta', while 'foras' is often used in official names of foundations or bodies, such as 'Foras na Gaeilge'.
