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Plenary meeting in Irish (Lánchruinniú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for plenary meeting is lánchruinniú, a masculine noun (plural lánchruinnithe).
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How to say “plenary meeting” in Irish

Irish:
lánchruinniú
English:
plenary meeting
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“LAWN-khrin-yoo”  /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌxɾˠɪn̠ʲuː/
Various forms
Plural:
lánchruinnithe
Genitive singular:
lánchruinnithe, an lánchruinnithe (e.g. tuarascáil an lánchruinnithe, report of the plenary meeting)
Genitive plural:
lánchruinnithe, na lánchruinnithe (e.g. miontuairiscí na lánchruinnithe, minutes of the plenary meetings)

What does “lánchruinniú” mean?

plenary meeting
A full meeting attended by all the members of an organisation or body.Also: plenary session, plenary, full meeting.

“Lánchruinniú” with the article

The plural of plenary meeting in Irish is lánchruinnithe. Here is lánchruinniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lánchruinniú
the plenary meeting
No change after an
na lánchruinnithe
the plenary meeting (plural)
Plural: no change after na

“Lánchruinniú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lánchruinniú, the Irish word for plenary meeting.

Beidh lánchruinniú ann maidin amárach.
There will be a plenary meeting tomorrow morning.
Osclaíodh an lánchruinniú ag a deich a chlog.
The plenary meeting was opened at ten o'clock.
Labhair an tAire ag an lánchruinniú.
The Minister spoke at the plenary meeting.
Glacadh an rún i rith an lánchruinnithe.
The motion was passed during the plenary meeting.
Tionóladh trí lánchruinniú le linn na comhdhála.
Three plenary meetings were held during the conference.
Bíonn na lánchruinnithe ar siúl sa phríomhhalla.
The plenary meetings take place in the main hall.
Cuireadh an cheist ar chlár an lánchruinnithe.
The question was put on the agenda of the plenary meeting.

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Plenary meeting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for plenary meeting?

The Irish for plenary meeting is lánchruinniú (pronounced “LAWN-khrin-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lánchruinnithe.

How do you pronounce lánchruinniú in Irish?

Lánchruinniú is said like “LAWN-khrin-yoo” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌxɾˠɪn̠ʲuː/).

What is the plural of plenary meeting in Irish?

The plural of lánchruinniú is lánchruinnithe; with the article, it is na lánchruinnithe. The genitive plural is lánchruinnithe, as in miontuairiscí na lánchruinnithe (minutes of the plenary meetings).

How does lánchruinniú differ from cruinniú?

Cruinniú is any meeting, while lánchruinniú, from lán 'full' plus cruinniú, is a plenary meeting of all members, as opposed to a committee meeting (cruinniú coiste).

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