HeyRuaHow to say “priority” in Irish
- Irish:
- tosaíocht
- English:
- priority, lead
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TUS-ee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠɔsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tosaíochtaí (priorities)
- Genitive singular:
- tosaíochta, na tosaíochta (e.g. ceist tosaíochta, a question of priority)
- Genitive plural:
- tosaíochtaí, na dtosaíochtaí (e.g. ord na dtosaíochtaí, the order of priorities)
What does “tosaíocht” mean?
“Tosaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- priority
- Something that is treated as more important than other things and dealt with first.Also: precedence, first place.
1 other meaning: lead
- 2lead
- The position of being in front or ahead, for example in a race or competition.Also: front position, forefront.
“Tosaíocht” with the article
The plural of priority in Irish is tosaíochtaí. Here is tosaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tosaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tosaíocht, the Irish word for priority.
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Priority in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for priority?
The Irish for priority is tosaíocht (pronounced “TUS-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tosaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean lead.
How do you pronounce tosaíocht in Irish?
Tosaíocht is said like “TUS-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of priority in Irish?
The plural of tosaíocht is tosaíochtaí; with the article, na tosaíochtaí means “the priorities”. The genitive plural is tosaíochtaí, as in ord na dtosaíochtaí (the order of priorities).
Does tosaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tosaíocht can mean priority or lead, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tosaíocht change to thosaíocht or dtosaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tosaíocht becomes mo thosaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtosaíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'tosaíocht' different from 'tús'?
'Tús' means the beginning or start of something, while 'tosaíocht' means priority or precedence, as in 'tosaíocht a thabhairt do rud' (to give something priority).
