HeyRuaHow to say “plebiscite” in Irish
- Irish:
- pobalbhreith
- English:
- plebiscite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUB-ul-vreh” /ˈpˠɔbˠəlˠˌvʲɾʲɛ/
- Plural:
- pobalbhreitheanna (plebiscites)
- Genitive singular:
- pobalbhreithe, na pobalbhreithe (e.g. toradh na pobalbhreithe, the result of the plebiscite)
- Genitive plural:
- pobalbhreitheanna, na bpobalbhreitheanna (e.g. stair na bpobalbhreitheanna, the history of the plebiscites)
What does “pobalbhreith” mean?
- plebiscite
- A direct vote by all the people of a country or region on a single important question.Also: referendum, popular vote.
Other Irish words for plebiscite: reifreann (referendum)
“Pobalbhreith” with the article
The plural of plebiscite in Irish is pobalbhreitheanna. Here is pobalbhreith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pobalbhreith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pobalbhreith, the Irish word for plebiscite.
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Plebiscite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plebiscite?
The Irish for plebiscite is pobalbhreith (pronounced “PUB-ul-vreh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pobalbhreitheanna.
How do you pronounce pobalbhreith in Irish?
Pobalbhreith is said like “PUB-ul-vreh” (IPA /ˈpˠɔbˠəlˠˌvʲɾʲɛ/).
What is the plural of plebiscite in Irish?
The plural of pobalbhreith is pobalbhreitheanna; with the article, na pobalbhreitheanna means “the plebiscites”. The genitive plural is pobalbhreitheanna, as in stair na bpobalbhreitheanna (the history of the plebiscites).
Why does pobalbhreith change to phobalbhreith or bpobalbhreith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pobalbhreith becomes mo phobalbhreith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpobalbhreith (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pobalbhreith' and 'reifreann'?
'Reifreann' is the usual word for a constitutional referendum in Ireland, while 'pobalbhreith' means plebiscite, a popular vote on a particular issue, often outside a constitutional framework.
