HeyRuaHow to say “organization” in Irish
- Irish:
- eagraíocht
- English:
- organization, organizing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ree-ukht” /ˈaɡɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- eagraíochtaí (organizations)
- Genitive singular:
- eagraíochta, na heagraíochta (e.g. cathaoirleach na heagraíochta, chairperson of the organization)
- Genitive plural:
- eagraíochtaí, na n-eagraíochtaí (e.g. ionadaithe na n-eagraíochtaí, representatives of the organizations)
What does “eagraíocht” mean?
“Eagraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- organization
- A group of people formally organized for a shared purpose, such as a club, society or body.Also: organisation, body, association, society.
1 other meaning: organizing
- 2organizing
- The act or process of arranging and organizing something.Also: organisation, arrangement.
Other Irish words for organization: eagras (organization)
“Eagraíocht” with the article
The plural of organization in Irish is eagraíochtaí. Here is eagraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eagraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eagraíocht, the Irish word for organization.
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Organization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for organization?
The Irish for organization is eagraíocht (pronounced “AG-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eagraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean organizing.
How do you pronounce eagraíocht in Irish?
Eagraíocht is said like “AG-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈaɡɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of organization in Irish?
The plural of eagraíocht is eagraíochtaí; with the article, na heagraíochtaí means “the organizations”. The genitive plural is eagraíochtaí, as in ionadaithe na n-eagraíochtaí (representatives of the organizations).
Does eagraíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eagraíocht can mean organization or organizing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eagraíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eagraíocht (the organization), a heagraíocht (her organization), a n-eagraíocht (their organization), na heagraíochtaí (the organizations).
What is the difference between 'eagraíocht' and 'eagrán'?
'Eagraíocht' means an organization, while 'eagrán' means an edition or issue of a publication.
How do I say 'a member of the organization'?
Say 'ball den eagraíocht': after 'den' the noun takes the dative (same as the nominative), not the genitive.
