HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary member” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthbhall
- English:
- ordinary member
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-wowl” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌwəulˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthbhaill (ordinary members)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthbhaill, an ghnáthbhaill (e.g. cearta an ghnáthbhaill, the rights of the ordinary member)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthbhall, na ngnáthbhall (e.g. tuairimí na ngnáthbhall, the opinions of the ordinary members)
What does “gnáthbhall” mean?
- ordinary member
- A member of an organisation, party or club who holds no special office or rank.Also: rank-and-file member, regular member, grassroots member.
“Gnáthbhall” with the article
The plural of ordinary member in Irish is gnáthbhaill. Here is gnáthbhall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthbhall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthbhall, the Irish word for ordinary member.
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Ordinary member in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary member?
The Irish for ordinary member is gnáthbhall (pronounced “GNAW-wowl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthbhaill.
How do you pronounce gnáthbhall in Irish?
Gnáthbhall is said like “GNAW-wowl” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌwəulˠ/).
What is the plural of ordinary member in Irish?
The plural of gnáthbhall is gnáthbhaill; with the article, na gnáthbhaill means “the ordinary members”. The genitive plural is gnáthbhall, as in tuairimí na ngnáthbhall (the opinions of the ordinary members).
Why does gnáthbhall change to ghnáthbhall or ngnáthbhall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthbhall becomes mo ghnáthbhall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthbhall (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gnáthbhall' and 'ball'?
'Ball' is any member, while 'gnáthbhall' specifies an ordinary member without office, as opposed to an 'oifigeach' or 'ball den choiste'.
