HeyRuaHow to say “membership” in Irish
- Irish:
- ballraíocht
- English:
- membership
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWL-ree-ukht” /ˈbˠal̪ˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ballraíochtaí (memberships)
- Genitive singular:
- ballraíochta, na ballraíochta (e.g. táille na ballraíochta, the membership fee)
- Genitive plural:
- ballraíochtaí, na mballraíochtaí (e.g. táillí na mballraíochtaí, the membership fees)
What does “ballraíocht” mean?
“Ballraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- membership
- The state of being a member of a club, organisation or body, or the fee for it.Also: being a member, membership fee, subscription.
1 other meaning:
- 2membership
- The members of a body considered together, its composition.Also: members, composition, make-up.
Other Irish words for membership: ball (member)
“Ballraíocht” with the article
The plural of membership in Irish is ballraíochtaí. Here is ballraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ballraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ballraíocht, the Irish word for membership.
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Membership in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for membership?
The Irish for membership is ballraíocht (pronounced “BAWL-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ballraíochtaí.
How do you pronounce ballraíocht in Irish?
Ballraíocht is said like “BAWL-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠal̪ˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of membership in Irish?
The plural of ballraíocht is ballraíochtaí; with the article, na ballraíochtaí means “the memberships”. The genitive plural is ballraíochtaí, as in táillí na mballraíochtaí (the membership fees).
Why does ballraíocht change to bhallraíocht or mballraíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ballraíocht becomes mo bhallraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mballraíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'ballraíocht' related to 'ball'?
It comes from 'ball' (member, limb), so 'ball den chlub' is a member and 'ballraíocht sa chlub' is membership.
Which preposition follows 'ballraíocht'?
Use 'i' or 'de': 'ballraíocht san Aontas Eorpach' or 'ballraíocht den chumann'.
