Representation in Irish (Ionadaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for representation?

The Irish for representation is ionadaíocht (pronounced “UN-uh-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean substitution.

Q: Does ionadaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ionadaíocht can mean representation or substitution, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “representation” in Irish

Irish:: ionadaíocht
English:: representation, substitution
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “UN-uh-dee-ukht” /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ionadaíochta, na hionadaíochta (e.g. córas ionadaíochta, system of representation)

What does “ionadaíocht” mean?

“Ionadaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

representation: The act or system of acting or speaking on behalf of others, for example in parliament or at a meeting.Also: representing, proxy.

1 other meaning: substitution

2substitution: Taking someone's place or doing their job temporarily as a replacement or deputy.Also: replacement, deputyship, standing in.

“Ionadaíocht” with the article

Here is ionadaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an ionadaíocht

the representation

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Ionadaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ionadaíocht, the Irish word for representation.

Tá ionadaíocht chionmhar againn sna toghcháin.

We have proportional representation in the elections.

Níl go leor ionadaíochta ag mná sa Dáil.

Women don't have enough representation in the Dáil.

Rinne sí ionadaíocht ar an gcumann ag an gcruinniú.

She represented the society at the meeting.

Is tábhachtach an ionadaíocht do na ceantair tuaithe.

Representation is important for rural areas.

Bhí sé ag déanamh ionadaíochta don phríomhoide inné.

He was standing in for the principal yesterday.

Tá ceist na hionadaíochta fós gan réiteach.

The question of representation is still unresolved.

Éilíonn na hoibrithe ionadaíocht cheart ar an mbord.

The workers demand proper representation on the board.

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Representation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for representation?

The Irish for representation is ionadaíocht (pronounced “UN-uh-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean substitution.

How do you pronounce ionadaíocht in Irish?

Ionadaíocht is said like “UN-uh-dee-ukht” (IPA /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does ionadaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for ionadaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does ionadaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ionadaíocht can mean representation or substitution, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ionadaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ionadaíocht (the representation), a hionadaíocht (her representation), a n-ionadaíocht (their representation).

How do I say 'to represent someone' using ionadaíocht?

Use 'ionadaíocht a dhéanamh ar dhuine', for example 'rinne sé ionadaíocht ar an gclub'. A person who represents is an 'ionadaí'.

Representation in Irish (Ionadaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage