HeyRuaHow to say “proxy voting” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachvótáil
- English:
- proxy voting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-voh-tawl” /ˈʃaxˌvˠoːt̪ˠaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seachvótála, na seachvótála (e.g. cearta seachvótála, proxy voting rights)
What does “seachvótáil” mean?
- proxy voting
- Voting on behalf of another person, or having someone else cast your vote for you.Also: proxy vote, voting by proxy, proxy.
“Seachvótáil” with the article
Here is seachvótáil after the article (an t-alt).
an tseachvótáil
the proxy voting
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Seachvótáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachvótáil, the Irish word for proxy voting.
Ní cheadaítear seachvótáil sa toghchán seo.
Proxy voting is not allowed in this election.
Tá an tseachvótáil coitianta ag cruinnithe cuideachta.
Proxy voting is common at company meetings.
Ghlac an cumann rialacha nua seachvótála.
The society adopted new proxy voting rules.
Bhí argóint mhór faoi sheachvótáil sa Dáil.
There was a big argument about proxy voting in the Dáil.
Is féidir seachvótáil a dhéanamh má tá tú tinn.
You can vote by proxy if you are ill.
Cuireadh cosc ar an tseachvótáil anuraidh.
Proxy voting was banned last year.
Tá foirm seachvótála le líonadh agat.
You have a proxy voting form to fill in.
Other nouns in Irish
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Proxy voting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for proxy voting?
The Irish for proxy voting is seachvótáil (pronounced “SHAKH-voh-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seachvótáil in Irish?
Seachvótáil is said like “SHAKH-voh-tawl” (IPA /ˈʃaxˌvˠoːt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does seachvótáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for seachvótáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seachvótáil change to sheachvótáil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachvótáil. After ár (our) it stays ár seachvótáil, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seachvótáil' different from 'vótáil'?
'Vótáil' is voting in general, while 'seachvótáil' is voting by proxy, with the prefix 'seach-' meaning substitute or indirect.
