HeyRuaHow to say “revocation” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlghairm
- English:
- revocation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cúlghair, to recall (ag cúlghairm, recalling)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-ghar-im” /ˈkuːlˌɣaɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- cúlghairmeacha (revocations)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlghairme, na cúlghairme (e.g. fógra cúlghairme, notice of revocation)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlghairmeacha, na gcúlghairmeacha (e.g. líon na gcúlghairmeacha, the number of revocations)
What does “cúlghairm” mean?
- revocation
- The act of officially cancelling or withdrawing something such as a law, licence, order or decision.Also: repeal, recall, withdrawal, cancellation.
“Cúlghairm” as a verbal noun
After ag, cúlghairm means recalling: it is the verbal noun of the verb cúlghair (to recall). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cúlghairm” with the article
The plural of revocation in Irish is cúlghairmeacha. Here is cúlghairm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlghairm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlghairm, the Irish word for revocation.
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Revocation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revocation?
The Irish for revocation is cúlghairm (pronounced “KOOL-ghar-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúlghairmeacha.
How do you pronounce cúlghairm in Irish?
Cúlghairm is said like “KOOL-ghar-im” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌɣaɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of revocation in Irish?
The plural of cúlghairm is cúlghairmeacha; with the article, na cúlghairmeacha means “the revocations”. The genitive plural is cúlghairmeacha, as in líon na gcúlghairmeacha (the number of revocations).
Why does cúlghairm change to chúlghairm or gcúlghairm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlghairm becomes mo chúlghairm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlghairm (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúlghairm and aisghairm?
Both are used for cancelling legal measures: aisghairm is the usual term for repealing a law, while cúlghairm is used for revoking things like licences, orders or decisions.
