HeyRuaHow to say “patronage” in Irish
- Irish:
- pátrúnacht
- English:
- patronage, patronage (political)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAW-troo-nukht” /ˈpɑːt̪ˠuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- pátrúnachtaí (patronages)
- Genitive singular:
- pátrúnachta, na pátrúnachta (e.g. córas na pátrúnachta, the system of patronage)
- Genitive plural:
- pátrúnachtaí, na bpátrúnachtaí (e.g. liosta na bpátrúnachtaí, the list of the patronages)
What does “pátrúnacht” mean?
“Pátrúnacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- patronage
- Support, protection or sponsorship given by a patron to a person, group or cause.Also: sponsorship, support, auspices.
1 other meaning: patronage (political)
- 2patronage (political)
- The power to give jobs or favours, especially in public appointments, to supporters.Also: patronage, political patronage, favouritism.
“Pátrúnacht” with the article
The plural of patronage in Irish is pátrúnachtaí. Here is pátrúnacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pátrúnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pátrúnacht, the Irish word for patronage.
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Patronage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for patronage?
The Irish for patronage is pátrúnacht (pronounced “PAW-troo-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pátrúnachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean patronage (political).
How do you pronounce pátrúnacht in Irish?
Pátrúnacht is said like “PAW-troo-nukht” (IPA /ˈpɑːt̪ˠuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of patronage in Irish?
The plural of pátrúnacht is pátrúnachtaí; with the article, na pátrúnachtaí means “the patronages”. The genitive plural is pátrúnachtaí, as in liosta na bpátrúnachtaí (the list of the patronages).
Does pátrúnacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pátrúnacht can mean patronage or patronage (political), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pátrúnacht change to phátrúnacht or bpátrúnacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pátrúnacht becomes mo phátrúnacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpátrúnacht (eclipsis).
How is 'pátrúnacht' different from 'urraíocht'?
'Pátrúnacht' is patronage by a patron, often of the arts or in politics, while 'urraíocht' is the usual word for commercial sponsorship, as of a sports team.
