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Naturalization in Irish (Eadóirseacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for naturalization is eadóirseacht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “naturalization” in Irish

Irish:
eadóirseacht
English:
naturalization
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“AD-oar-shukht”  /ˈad̪ˠoːɾˠʃəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
eadóirseachta, na headóirseachta (e.g. teastas eadóirseachta, certificate of naturalization)

What does “eadóirseacht” mean?

naturalization
The legal process by which a person from another country becomes a citizen of a state.Also: naturalisation, citizenship, becoming a citizen.

“Eadóirseacht” with the article

Here is eadóirseacht after the article (an t-alt).

an eadóirseacht
the naturalization
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Eadóirseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eadóirseacht, the Irish word for naturalization.

Chuir sí isteach ar eadóirseacht anuraidh.
She applied for naturalization last year.
Tógann an eadóirseacht tamall fada.
Naturalization takes a long time.
Fuair sé a theastas eadóirseachta inné.
He got his naturalization certificate yesterday.
Bhí searmanas eadóirseachta i gCill Airne.
There was a citizenship ceremony in Killarney.
Tá an t-iarratas ar eadóirseacht ar an suíomh.
The naturalization application is on the website.
Is í an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt a dhéanann eadóirseacht.
The Department of Justice handles naturalization.
Tá rialacha nua ann maidir le headóirseacht.
There are new rules regarding naturalization.

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Naturalization in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for naturalization?

The Irish for naturalization is eadóirseacht (pronounced “AD-oar-shukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce eadóirseacht in Irish?

Eadóirseacht is said like “AD-oar-shukht” (IPA /ˈad̪ˠoːɾˠʃəxt̪ˠ/).

Does eadóirseacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for eadóirseacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does eadóirseacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eadóirseacht (the naturalization), a headóirseacht (her naturalization), a n-eadóirseacht (their naturalization).

How is 'eadóirseacht' different from 'saoránacht'?

'Saoránacht' is citizenship itself, while 'eadóirseacht' is the process of acquiring it as a foreigner. The related adjective is 'eadóirsithe', naturalized.

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