HeyRuaHow to say “power-sharing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cumhachtroinnt
- English:
- power-sharing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-akht-rinnt” /ˈkuːəxt̪ˌrˠiːn̠ʲt̠ʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cumhachtroinnte, na cumhachtroinnte (e.g. rialtas cumhachtroinnte, power-sharing government)
What does “cumhachtroinnt” mean?
- power-sharing
- An arrangement in which political power is shared between different parties or communities, especially in government.Also: power sharing, shared government, sharing of power.
“Cumhachtroinnt” with the article
Here is cumhachtroinnt after the article (an t-alt).
“Cumhachtroinnt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cumhachtroinnt, the Irish word for power-sharing.
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Power-sharing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for power-sharing?
The Irish for power-sharing is cumhachtroinnt (pronounced “KOO-akht-rinnt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cumhachtroinnt in Irish?
Cumhachtroinnt is said like “KOO-akht-rinnt” (IPA /ˈkuːəxt̪ˌrˠiːn̠ʲt̠ʲ/).
Does cumhachtroinnt have a plural?
No plural form is given for cumhachtroinnt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cumhachtroinnt change to chumhachtroinnt or gcumhachtroinnt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cumhachtroinnt becomes mo chumhachtroinnt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcumhachtroinnt (eclipsis).
How is 'cumhachtroinnt' formed?
It combines 'cumhacht' (power) and 'roinnt' (sharing, dividing), giving 'cumhachtroinnt', power-sharing.
