HeyRuaHow to say “representation” in Irish
- Irish:
- uiríoll
- English:
- representation, utterance, proposal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-ee-ul” /ˈɪɾʲiːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- uiríll (representations)
- Genitive singular:
- uiríll, an uiríll (e.g. ábhar an uiríll, the subject of the representation)
- Genitive plural:
- uiríoll, na n-uiríoll (e.g. líon na n-uiríoll, the number of representations)
What does “uiríoll” mean?
“Uiríoll” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- representation
- A formal statement or submission made to an authority, especially in law, setting out facts or a point of view.Also: submission, formal statement.
2 other meanings: utterance or proposal
- 2utterance
- A spoken statement or pronouncement, especially a formal or preliminary one.Also: pronouncement, speech, address.
- 3proposal
- A preliminary proposal or statement put forward before an agreement or decision.Also: preliminary statement.
“Uiríoll” with the article
The plural of representation in Irish is uiríll. Here is uiríoll after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uiríoll” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uiríoll, the Irish word for representation.
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Representation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for representation?
The Irish for representation is uiríoll (pronounced “IR-ee-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uiríll. Depending on context it can also mean utterance or proposal.
How do you pronounce uiríoll in Irish?
Uiríoll is said like “IR-ee-ul” (IPA /ˈɪɾʲiːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of representation in Irish?
The plural of uiríoll is uiríll; with the article, na huiríll means “the representations”. The genitive plural is uiríoll, as in líon na n-uiríoll (the number of representations).
Does uiríoll have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uiríoll can mean representation, utterance or proposal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uiríoll sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uiríoll (the representation), a huiríoll (her representation), a n-uiríoll (their representation), na huiríll (the representations).
What is the difference between 'uiríoll' and 'aighneacht'?
Both can translate 'submission', but 'uiríoll' is the usual term for a formal representation to an authority, while 'aighneacht' is often used for a submission or argument made in court.
