HeyRuaHow to say “representative” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionadaí
- English:
- representative, substitute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-uh-dee” /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- ionadaithe (representatives)
- Genitive singular:
- ionadaí, an ionadaí (e.g. ainm an ionadaí, the representative's name)
- Genitive plural:
- ionadaithe, na n-ionadaithe (e.g. cruinniú na n-ionadaithe, the meeting of the representatives)
What does “ionadaí” mean?
“Ionadaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- representative
- A person who acts or speaks on behalf of another person or a group.Also: delegate, agent, spokesperson.
1 other meaning: substitute
- 2substitute
- A person who takes the place of another, for example a substitute player or a locum.Also: replacement, deputy, locum, stand-in.
Other Irish words for representative: gníomhaire (agent)
“Ionadaí” with the article
The plural of representative in Irish is ionadaithe. Here is ionadaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionadaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionadaí, the Irish word for representative.
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Representative in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for representative?
The Irish for representative is ionadaí (pronounced “UN-uh-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionadaithe. Depending on context it can also mean substitute.
How do you pronounce ionadaí in Irish?
Ionadaí is said like “UN-uh-dee” (IPA /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of representative in Irish?
The plural of ionadaí is ionadaithe; with the article, na hionadaithe means “the representatives”. The genitive plural is ionadaithe, as in cruinniú na n-ionadaithe (the meeting of the representatives).
Does ionadaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionadaí can mean representative or substitute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ionadaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionadaí (the representative), a hionadaí (her representative), a n-ionadaí (their representative), na hionadaithe (the representatives).
What is the difference between 'ionadaí' and 'teachta'?
'Ionadaí' is a general word for any representative or substitute, while 'teachta' usually means an elected deputy, as in 'Teachta Dála' (TD).
How do I say someone is acting as a representative?
Use 'mar ionadaí', for example 'Tá sí ann mar ionadaí na scoile', she is there as the school's representative.
