HeyRuaHow to say “majority” in Irish
- Irish:
- tromchuid
- English:
- majority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRUM-khwidj” /ˈt̪ɾˠɔmˌxɪdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tromchoda, na tromchoda (e.g. tuairim na tromchoda, the opinion of the majority)
What does “tromchuid” mean?
- majority
- The greater part or larger number of something or of a group.Also: greater part, bulk, most.
Other Irish words for majority: formhór (majority), tromlach (majority), móramh (majority), bunáite (majority)
“Tromchuid” with the article
Here is tromchuid after the article (an t-alt).
“Tromchuid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tromchuid, the Irish word for majority.
Other nouns in Irish
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Majority in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for majority?
The Irish for majority is tromchuid (pronounced “TRUM-khwidj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tromchuid in Irish?
Tromchuid is said like “TRUM-khwidj” (IPA /ˈt̪ɾˠɔmˌxɪdʲ/).
Does tromchuid have a plural?
No plural form is given for tromchuid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tromchuid change to thromchuid or dtromchuid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tromchuid becomes mo thromchuid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtromchuid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tromchuid, formhór and móramh?
Tromchuid and formhór both mean 'the greater part' of something, as in an tromchuid den airgead. Móramh is used for a voting majority, as in móramh sa Dáil.
