HeyRuaHow to say “nominee” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainmnitheach
- English:
- nominee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-im-nih-hakh” /ˈanʲəmʲnʲɪhəx/
- Plural:
- ainmnithigh (nominees)
- Genitive singular:
- ainmnithigh, an ainmnithigh (e.g. ainm an ainmnithigh, the nominee's name)
- Genitive plural:
- ainmnitheach, na n-ainmnitheach (e.g. liosta na n-ainmnitheach, a list of nominees)
What does “ainmnitheach” mean?
- nominee
- A person who has been named or put forward for a position, office or award.Also: nominated person, candidate, appointee.
Other Irish words for nominee: iarrthóir (candidate)
“Ainmnitheach” with the article
The plural of nominee in Irish is ainmnithigh. Here is ainmnitheach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ainmnitheach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainmnitheach, the Irish word for nominee.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nominee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nominee?
The Irish for nominee is ainmnitheach (pronounced “AN-im-nih-hakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainmnithigh.
How do you pronounce ainmnitheach in Irish?
Ainmnitheach is said like “AN-im-nih-hakh” (IPA /ˈanʲəmʲnʲɪhəx/).
What is the plural of nominee in Irish?
The plural of ainmnitheach is ainmnithigh; with the article, na hainmnithigh means “the nominees”. The genitive plural is ainmnitheach, as in liosta na n-ainmnitheach (a list of nominees).
Why does ainmnitheach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainmnitheach (the nominee), a hainmnitheach (her nominee), a n-ainmnitheach (their nominee), na hainmnithigh (the nominees).
What is the difference between 'ainmnitheach' and 'iarrthóir'?
'Ainmnitheach' is someone nominated by others, while 'iarrthóir' is a candidate or applicant generally, for example in an election.
