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Participant in Irish (Rannpháirtí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for participant is rannpháirtí, a masculine noun (plural rannpháirtithe).
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How to say “participant” in Irish

Irish:
rannpháirtí
English:
participant
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RAWN-fawr-tee”  /ˈɾˠaun̪ˠˌfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/
Various forms
Plural:
rannpháirtithe (participants)
Genitive singular:
rannpháirtí, an rannpháirtí (e.g. ainm an rannpháirtí, the participant's name)
Genitive plural:
rannpháirtithe, na rannpháirtithe (e.g. liosta na rannpháirtithe, list of the participants)

What does “rannpháirtí” mean?

participant
A person who takes part in something, such as an event, activity, course or competition.Also: participator, partaker, contributor, attendee.

“Rannpháirtí” with the article

The plural of participant in Irish is rannpháirtithe. Here is rannpháirtí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rannpháirtí
the participant
No change after an
na rannpháirtithe
the participants
Plural: no change after na

“Rannpháirtí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rannpháirtí, the Irish word for participant.

Bhí gach rannpháirtí sásta leis an gcúrsa.
Every participant was happy with the course.
Fuair na rannpháirtithe teastas ag an deireadh.
The participants got a certificate at the end.
Is rannpháirtí gníomhach í sa phlé.
She is an active participant in the discussion.
Bhí os cionn céad rannpháirtí sa rás.
There were over a hundred participants in the race.
Scríobh ainm gach rannpháirtí ar an bhfoirm.
Write each participant's name on the form.
Labhair an múinteoir leis na rannpháirtithe nua.
The teacher spoke to the new participants.
Tá tuairimí na rannpháirtithe an-tábhachtach dúinn.
The participants' opinions are very important to us.

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Participant in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for participant?

The Irish for participant is rannpháirtí (pronounced “RAWN-fawr-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rannpháirtithe.

How do you pronounce rannpháirtí in Irish?

Rannpháirtí is said like “RAWN-fawr-tee” (IPA /ˈɾˠaun̪ˠˌfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/).

What is the plural of participant in Irish?

The plural of rannpháirtí is rannpháirtithe; with the article, na rannpháirtithe means “the participants”. The genitive plural is rannpháirtithe, as in liosta na rannpháirtithe (list of the participants).

What is the difference between rannpháirtí and rannpháirtíocht?

Rannpháirtí is a person who takes part, a participant, while rannpháirtíocht is the act of taking part, participation.

How do I say 'take part' in Irish?

Use 'páirt a ghlacadh i rud', for example 'ghlac sí páirt sa chomórtas'; a person who does so is a rannpháirtí.

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