HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary resolution” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthrún
- English:
- ordinary resolution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-roon” /ˈɡnˠɑːɾˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthrúin (ordinary resolutions)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthrúin, an ghnáthrúin (e.g. téacs an ghnáthrúin, the text of the ordinary resolution)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthrún, na ngnáthrún (e.g. rith na ngnáthrún, the passing of the ordinary resolutions)
What does “gnáthrún” mean?
- ordinary resolution
- In company law and formal meetings, a resolution that is passed by a simple majority of the votes cast.Also: resolution, motion.
“Gnáthrún” with the article
The plural of ordinary resolution in Irish is gnáthrúin. Here is gnáthrún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthrún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthrún, the Irish word for ordinary resolution.
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Ordinary resolution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary resolution?
The Irish for ordinary resolution is gnáthrún (pronounced “GNAW-roon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthrúin.
How do you pronounce gnáthrún in Irish?
Gnáthrún is said like “GNAW-roon” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of ordinary resolution in Irish?
The plural of gnáthrún is gnáthrúin; with the article, na gnáthrúin means “the ordinary resolutions”. The genitive plural is gnáthrún, as in rith na ngnáthrún (the passing of the ordinary resolutions).
Why does gnáthrún change to ghnáthrún or ngnáthrún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthrún becomes mo ghnáthrún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthrún (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gnáthrún' and 'rún speisialta'?
A 'gnáthrún' (ordinary resolution) is passed by a simple majority, while a 'rún speisialta' (special resolution) needs a larger majority, usually three quarters of the votes.
Does 'gnáthrún' mean an ordinary secret?
No. Although 'rún' can mean 'secret', in 'gnáthrún' it has its other meaning, 'resolution', so the compound is the formal term for an ordinary resolution at a meeting.
