HeyRuaHow to say “partnership” in Irish
- Irish:
- páirtíocht
- English:
- partnership, fellowship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAWR-tee-ukht” /ˈpˠaːɾˠtʲiəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- páirtíochta, na páirtíochta (e.g. comhaontú na páirtíochta, the partnership agreement)
What does “páirtíocht” mean?
“Páirtíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- partnership
- A relationship in which people or organisations share in something together, such as a business or a task.Also: association, joint venture, collaboration.
1 other meaning: fellowship
- 2fellowship
- Close companionship or friendship between people who share something.Also: companionship, comradeship.
Other Irish words for partnership: comhpháirtíocht (partnership)
“Páirtíocht” with the article
Here is páirtíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Páirtíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using páirtíocht, the Irish word for partnership.
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Partnership in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for partnership?
The Irish for partnership is páirtíocht (pronounced “PAWR-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fellowship.
How do you pronounce páirtíocht in Irish?
Páirtíocht is said like “PAWR-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈpˠaːɾˠtʲiəxt̪ˠ/).
Does páirtíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for páirtíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does páirtíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Páirtíocht can mean partnership or fellowship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does páirtíocht change to pháirtíocht or bpáirtíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) páirtíocht becomes mo pháirtíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpáirtíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between páirtíocht and comhpháirtíocht?
Both mean partnership; comhpháirtíocht is the usual formal term in business and official contexts, while páirtíocht can also suggest fellowship.
