HeyRuaHow to say “policy” in Irish
- Irish:
- polasaí
- English:
- policy, insurance policy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POL-uh-see” /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəsˠiː/
- Plural:
- polasaithe (policies)
- Genitive singular:
- polasaí, an pholasaí (e.g. athrú polasaí, a change of policy)
- Genitive plural:
- polasaithe, na bpolasaithe (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na bpolasaithe, the implementation of the policies)
What does “polasaí” mean?
“Polasaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- policy
- A plan or set of principles adopted by a government, organisation or person to guide decisions and actions.Also: plan of action, course of action, line.
1 other meaning: insurance policy
- 2insurance policy
- A written contract of insurance.Also: policy document, policy.
Other Irish words for policy: beartas (policy)
“Polasaí” with the article
The plural of policy in Irish is polasaithe. Here is polasaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Polasaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polasaí, the Irish word for policy.
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Policy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for policy?
The Irish for policy is polasaí (pronounced “POL-uh-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is polasaithe. Depending on context it can also mean insurance policy.
How do you pronounce polasaí in Irish?
Polasaí is said like “POL-uh-see” (IPA /ˈpˠɔl̪ˠəsˠiː/).
What is the plural of policy in Irish?
The plural of polasaí is polasaithe; with the article, na polasaithe means “the policies”. The genitive plural is polasaithe, as in cur i bhfeidhm na bpolasaithe (the implementation of the policies).
Does polasaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Polasaí can mean policy or insurance policy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does polasaí change to pholasaí or bpolasaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polasaí becomes mo pholasaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolasaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between polasaí and beartas?
Both mean policy; beartas is often preferred in official and governmental Irish (beartas eachtrach), while polasaí is very common in everyday speech and for insurance (polasaí árachais).
