HeyRuaHow to say “recruitment” in Irish
- Irish:
- earcaíocht
- English:
- recruitment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-kee-ukht” /ˈaɾˠkiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- earcaíochta, na hearcaíochta (e.g. feachtas earcaíochta, recruitment campaign)
What does “earcaíocht” mean?
- recruitment
- The process of finding and taking on new members, staff or soldiers.Also: recruiting, hiring, enlistment.
“Earcaíocht” with the article
Here is earcaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an earcaíocht
the recruitment
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Earcaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using earcaíocht, the Irish word for recruitment.
Tá an earcaíocht ar siúl go fóill.
Recruitment is still under way.
Thosaigh feachtas earcaíochta nua inné.
A new recruitment campaign started yesterday.
Oibríonn sí san earcaíocht le blianta.
She has worked in recruitment for years.
Is gníomhaireacht earcaíochta í seo.
This is a recruitment agency.
Bhí earcaíocht mhaith ann i mbliana.
There was good recruitment this year.
Cuireadh moill ar an earcaíocht mar gheall ar airgead.
Recruitment was delayed because of money.
Tá suim agam i bpróiseas na hearcaíochta.
I am interested in the recruitment process.
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Recruitment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recruitment?
The Irish for recruitment is earcaíocht (pronounced “AR-kee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce earcaíocht in Irish?
Earcaíocht is said like “AR-kee-ukht” (IPA /ˈaɾˠkiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does earcaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for earcaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does earcaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an earcaíocht (the recruitment), a hearcaíocht (her recruitment), a n-earcaíocht (their recruitment).
What is the word for a recruit?
A recruit is 'earcach', and the verb to recruit is 'earcaigh'; 'earcaíocht' is the activity of recruiting.
