Participation in Irish (Rannpháirt): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for participation?

The Irish for participation is rannpháirt (pronounced “RAWN-faar-tch”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “participation” in Irish

Irish:: rannpháirt
English:: participation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “RAWN-faar-tch” /ˈɾˠɑːnˠfˠaːɾˠtʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: rannpháirte, na rannpháirte (e.g. leibhéal na rannpháirte, the level of participation)

What does “rannpháirt” mean?

participation: The act of taking part or having a share in something, such as an event, activity or decision.Also: part, involvement, taking part, share.

Other Irish words for participation: rannpháirtíocht (participation)

“Rannpháirt” with the article

Here is rannpháirt after the article (an t-alt).

an rannpháirt

the participation

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“Rannpháirt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rannpháirt, the Irish word for participation.

Bhí rannpháirt mhór ag na daltaí sa tionscadal.

The pupils took a big part in the project.

Ghlac sí rannpháirt sa chomórtas anuraidh.

She took part in the competition last year.

Táimid buíoch as do rannpháirt san ócáid.

We are grateful for your participation in the event.

Is tábhachtach an rannpháirt phoiblí sa phróiseas seo.

Public participation is important in this process.

Mhéadaigh leibhéal na rannpháirte i mbliana.

The level of participation increased this year.

Níor ghlac mé rannpháirt ar bith sa phlé.

I took no part in the discussion.

Spreagann an club rannpháirt na n-óg sa spórt.

The club encourages young people's participation in sport.

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Participation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for participation?

The Irish for participation is rannpháirt (pronounced “RAWN-faar-tch”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce rannpháirt in Irish?

Rannpháirt is said like “RAWN-faar-tch” (IPA /ˈɾˠɑːnˠfˠaːɾˠtʲ/).

Does rannpháirt have a plural?

No plural form is given for rannpháirt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is the difference between 'rannpháirt' and 'páirt'?

'Páirt' is the everyday word for a part or role (páirt a ghlacadh), while 'rannpháirt' is more formal and means participation, common in official and educational language.

What is a participant called?

A participant is 'rannpháirtí', and the adjective 'rannpháirteach' means participating, as in 'bheith rannpháirteach i rud'.

Participation in Irish (Rannpháirt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage