Party in Irish (Páirtí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for party?

The Irish for party is páirtí (pronounced “PAWR-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is páirtithe. Depending on context it can also mean partner.

Q: What is the plural of party in Irish?

The plural of páirtí is páirtithe; with the article, na páirtithe means “the parties”. The genitive plural is páirtithe, as in cruinniú na bpáirtithe (the meeting of the parties).

Q: Does páirtí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Páirtí can mean party or partner, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “party” in Irish

Irish:: páirtí
English:: party, partner
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “PAWR-tee” /ˈpˠɑːɾˠtʲiː/

Various forms

Plural:: páirtithe (parties)
Genitive singular:: páirtí, an pháirtí (e.g. ceannaire an pháirtí, the leader of the party)
Genitive plural:: páirtithe, na bpáirtithe (e.g. cruinniú na bpáirtithe, the meeting of the parties)

What does “páirtí” mean?

“Páirtí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

party: A political organisation that people join to contest elections and form a government.Also: political party.

2 other meanings: partner

2party: A person or group involved in an agreement, contract or dispute.Also: party to a dispute, participant.
3partner: A person you share something with, such as a life partner, a companion or a partaker.Also: companion, partaker.

Other Irish words for party: cóisir (party)

“Páirtí” with the article

The plural of party in Irish is páirtithe. Here is páirtí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an páirtí

the party

No change after an

na páirtithe

the parties

Plural: no change after na

“Páirtí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using páirtí, the Irish word for party.

Cén páirtí a vótálfaidh tú dó?

Which party will you vote for?

Bhuaigh an páirtí sin go leor suíochán.

That party won a lot of seats.

Tá mé anseo mar ionadaí an pháirtí.

I am here as a representative of the party.

Tá mé in aontíos le mo pháirtí.

I am living with my partner.

Tá na páirtithe sásta cumhacht a roinnt.

The parties are ready to share power.

Bhí sí ina ball den pháirtí ar feadh blianta.

She was a member of the party for years.

Shínigh an dá pháirtí an conradh inné.

Both parties signed the contract yesterday.

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Party in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for party?

The Irish for party is páirtí (pronounced “PAWR-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is páirtithe. Depending on context it can also mean partner.

How do you pronounce páirtí in Irish?

Páirtí is said like “PAWR-tee” (IPA /ˈpˠɑːɾˠtʲiː/).

What is the plural of party in Irish?

The plural of páirtí is páirtithe; with the article, na páirtithe means “the parties”. The genitive plural is páirtithe, as in cruinniú na bpáirtithe (the meeting of the parties).

Does páirtí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Páirtí can mean party or partner, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does páirtí change to pháirtí or bpáirtí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) páirtí becomes mo pháirtí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpáirtí (eclipsis).

Can I use 'páirtí' for a birthday party?

No, 'páirtí' is a political or legal party or a partner; a social party is 'cóisir', e.g. cóisir lá breithe.

Party in Irish (Páirtí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage