HeyRuaHow to say “quorum” in Irish
- Irish:
- córam
- English:
- quorum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-rum” /ˈkoːɾˠəmˠ/
- Plural:
- córaim (quorums)
- Genitive singular:
- córaim, an chóraim (e.g. easpa córaim, lack of a quorum)
- Genitive plural:
- córam, na gcóram (e.g. rialacha córam, rules on quorums)
What does “córam” mean?
- quorum
- The minimum number of members who must be present for a meeting to be valid and to make decisions.Also: minimum attendance, required number of members.
“Córam” with the article
The plural of quorum in Irish is córaim. Here is córam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Córam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using córam, the Irish word for quorum.
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Quorum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quorum?
The Irish for quorum is córam (pronounced “KOH-rum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is córaim.
How do you pronounce córam in Irish?
Córam is said like “KOH-rum” (IPA /ˈkoːɾˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of quorum in Irish?
The plural of córam is córaim; with the article, na córaim means “the quorums”. The genitive plural is córam, as in rialacha córam (rules on quorums).
Why does córam change to chóram or gcóram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) córam becomes mo chóram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóram (eclipsis).
How do I say a meeting is quorate in Irish?
You can say 'tá córam ann' (there is a quorum) or 'tá córam i láthair'; the opposite is 'níl córam ann'.
