HeyRuaHow to say “jurisdiction” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlínse
- English:
- jurisdiction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DLEEN-shuh” /ˈd̪ˠlʲiːnʲʃə/
- Plural:
- dlínsí (jurisdictions)
- Genitive singular:
- dlínse, na dlínse (e.g. teorainneacha na dlínse, the limits of the jurisdiction)
- Genitive plural:
- dlínsí, na ndlínsí (e.g. teorainneacha na ndlínsí, the boundaries of the jurisdictions)
What does “dlínse” mean?
- jurisdiction
- The legal authority of a court or body to make decisions, or the area or matters over which that authority extends.Also: legal authority, competence of a court, territorial jurisdiction.
“Dlínse” with the article
The plural of jurisdiction in Irish is dlínsí. Here is dlínse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dlínse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlínse, the Irish word for jurisdiction.
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Jurisdiction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jurisdiction?
The Irish for jurisdiction is dlínse (pronounced “DLEEN-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dlínsí.
How do you pronounce dlínse in Irish?
Dlínse is said like “DLEEN-shuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠlʲiːnʲʃə/).
What is the plural of jurisdiction in Irish?
The plural of dlínse is dlínsí; with the article, na dlínsí means “the jurisdictions”. The genitive plural is dlínsí, as in teorainneacha na ndlínsí (the boundaries of the jurisdictions).
Why does dlínse change to dhlínse or ndlínse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlínse becomes mo dhlínse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlínse (eclipsis).
How do you say a court 'has jurisdiction' in Irish?
Use 'tá dlínse ag', for example 'Tá dlínse ag an gcúirt sa chás seo', the court has jurisdiction in this case.
