HeyRuaHow to say “nomination” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmniúchán
- English:
- nomination, naming
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-in-voo-khawn” /ˈanʲənʲvˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ainmniúcháin (nominations)
- Genitive singular:
- ainmniúcháin, an ainmniúcháin (e.g. foirm an ainmniúcháin, the nomination form)
- Genitive plural:
- ainmniúchán, na n-ainmniúchán (e.g. liosta na n-ainmniúchán, the list of nominations)
What does “ainmniúchán” mean?
“Ainmniúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nomination
- The act of formally proposing someone as a candidate for an election, post or award.Also: nominating, candidacy.
1 other meaning: naming
- 2naming
- The act of naming or designating someone or something.Also: designation, appointment.
Other Irish words for nomination: ceapachán (appointment)
“Ainmniúchán” with the article
The plural of nomination in Irish is ainmniúcháin. Here is ainmniúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ainmniúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainmniúchán, the Irish word for nomination.
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Nomination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nomination?
The Irish for nomination is ainmniúchán (pronounced “AN-in-voo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainmniúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean naming.
How do you pronounce ainmniúchán in Irish?
Ainmniúchán is said like “AN-in-voo-khawn” (IPA /ˈanʲənʲvˠuːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of nomination in Irish?
The plural of ainmniúchán is ainmniúcháin; with the article, na hainmniúcháin means “the nominations”. The genitive plural is ainmniúchán, as in liosta na n-ainmniúchán (the list of nominations).
Does ainmniúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainmniúchán can mean nomination or naming, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ainmniúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainmniúchán (the nomination), a hainmniúchán (her nomination), a n-ainmniúchán (their nomination), na hainmniúcháin (the nominations).
What is the difference between ainmniúchán and ceapachán?
Ainmniúchán is a nomination, proposing someone, while ceapachán is an appointment, actually giving them the post.
