HeyRuaHow to say “professional organization” in Irish
- Irish:
- gairmeagraíocht
- English:
- professional organization
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-im-ag-ree-ukht” /ˈɡaɾʲəmʲˌaɡəɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gairmeagraíochtaí (professional organizations)
- Genitive singular:
- gairmeagraíochta, na gairmeagraíochta (e.g. cruinniú na gairmeagraíochta, the meeting of the professional organization)
- Genitive plural:
- gairmeagraíochtaí, na ngairmeagraíochtaí (e.g. ionadaithe na ngairmeagraíochtaí, the representatives of the professional organizations)
What does “gairmeagraíocht” mean?
- professional organization
- An organization that represents the members of a particular profession or trade.Also: professional body, professional association, trade association.
“Gairmeagraíocht” with the article
The plural of professional organization in Irish is gairmeagraíochtaí. Here is gairmeagraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gairmeagraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gairmeagraíocht, the Irish word for professional organization.
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Professional organization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for professional organization?
The Irish for professional organization is gairmeagraíocht (pronounced “GAR-im-ag-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gairmeagraíochtaí.
How do you pronounce gairmeagraíocht in Irish?
Gairmeagraíocht is said like “GAR-im-ag-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡaɾʲəmʲˌaɡəɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of professional organization in Irish?
The plural of gairmeagraíocht is gairmeagraíochtaí; with the article, na gairmeagraíochtaí means “the professional organizations”. The genitive plural is gairmeagraíochtaí, as in ionadaithe na ngairmeagraíochtaí (the representatives of the professional organizations).
Why does gairmeagraíocht change to ghairmeagraíocht or ngairmeagraíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gairmeagraíocht becomes mo ghairmeagraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngairmeagraíocht (eclipsis).
How is gairmeagraíocht different from ceardchumann?
A gairmeagraíocht is a professional body that sets standards for a profession, while a ceardchumann is a trade union that negotiates pay and conditions for workers.
