HeyRuaHow to say “protocol” in Irish
- Irish:
- prótacal
- English:
- protocol, protocol (agreement)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-tuh-kul” /ˈpɾˠoːt̪ˠəkəlˠ/
- Plural:
- prótacail (protocols)
- Genitive singular:
- prótacail, an phrótacail (e.g. rialacha an phrótacail, the rules of the protocol)
- Genitive plural:
- prótacal, na bprótacal (e.g. liosta na bprótacal, the list of protocols)
What does “prótacal” mean?
“Prótacal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- protocol
- A set of formal rules for how something should be done, such as official procedure, diplomatic etiquette or a rule for exchanging data between computers.Also: procedure, etiquette, communications protocol.
1 other meaning: protocol (agreement)
- 2protocol (agreement)
- A formal international agreement or a document added to a treaty.Also: protocol, treaty protocol, agreement.
“Prótacal” with the article
The plural of protocol in Irish is prótacail. Here is prótacal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prótacal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prótacal, the Irish word for protocol.
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Protocol in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for protocol?
The Irish for protocol is prótacal (pronounced “PROH-tuh-kul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is prótacail. Depending on context it can also mean protocol (agreement).
How do you pronounce prótacal in Irish?
Prótacal is said like “PROH-tuh-kul” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːt̪ˠəkəlˠ/).
What is the plural of protocol in Irish?
The plural of prótacal is prótacail; with the article, na prótacail means “the protocols”. The genitive plural is prótacal, as in liosta na bprótacal (the list of protocols).
Does prótacal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Prótacal can mean protocol or protocol (agreement), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does prótacal change to phrótacal or bprótacal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prótacal becomes mo phrótacal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprótacal (eclipsis).
Is 'prótacal' the same as 'nós imeachta'?
Not quite: 'nós imeachta' means procedure in general, while 'prótacal' is a formal code of conduct, a treaty protocol or a technical protocol.
