Secretariat in Irish (Rúnaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for secretariat?

The Irish for secretariat is rúnaíocht (pronounced “ROO-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rúnaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean secretaryship.

Q: What is the plural of secretariat in Irish?

The plural of rúnaíocht is rúnaíochtaí; with the article, na rúnaíochtaí means “the secretariats”. The genitive plural is rúnaíochtaí, as in baill na rúnaíochtaí (the members of the secretariats).

Q: Does rúnaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rúnaíocht can mean secretariat or secretaryship, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “secretariat” in Irish

Irish:: rúnaíocht
English:: secretariat, secretaryship
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “ROO-nee-ukht” /ˈɾˠuːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: rúnaíochtaí (secretariats)
Genitive singular:: rúnaíochta, na rúnaíochta (e.g. oifig na rúnaíochta, the office of the secretariat)
Genitive plural:: rúnaíochtaí, na rúnaíochtaí (e.g. baill na rúnaíochtaí, the members of the secretariats)

What does “rúnaíocht” mean?

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

secretariat: The office or administrative department that handles the secretarial business of an organisation.Also: secretary's office, administrative office.

1 other meaning: secretaryship

2secretaryship: The position or work of a secretary.Also: secretarial work, office of secretary.

“Rúnaíocht” with the article

The plural of secretariat in Irish is rúnaíochtaí. Here is rúnaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rúnaíocht

the secretariat

No change after an

na rúnaíochtaí

the secretariats

Plural: no change after na

“Rúnaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rúnaíocht, the Irish word for secretariat.

Tá an rúnaíocht ar an dara hurlár.

The secretariat is on the second floor.

Cuir glao ar an rúnaíocht ar maidin.

Ring the secretariat in the morning.

Tá ceathrar ag obair sa rúnaíocht.

Four people work in the secretariat.

Rinne sí cúrsa rúnaíochta sa choláiste.

She did a secretarial course in college.

Fuair mé litir ó cheann na rúnaíochta.

I got a letter from the head of the secretariat.

Bhí rúnaíocht an chlub aige ar feadh deich mbliana.

He was secretary of the club for ten years.

Tá rúnaíochtaí ag na coistí ar fad.

All the committees have secretariats.

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Secretariat in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for secretariat?

The Irish for secretariat is rúnaíocht (pronounced “ROO-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rúnaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean secretaryship.

How do you pronounce rúnaíocht in Irish?

Rúnaíocht is said like “ROO-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːn̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of secretariat in Irish?

The plural of rúnaíocht is rúnaíochtaí; with the article, na rúnaíochtaí means “the secretariats”. The genitive plural is rúnaíochtaí, as in baill na rúnaíochtaí (the members of the secretariats).

Does rúnaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Rúnaíocht can mean secretariat or secretaryship, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between rúnaí and rúnaíocht?

Rúnaí is the person, a secretary, while rúnaíocht is the office, department or work of a secretary, a secretariat or secretaryship.

Secretariat in Irish (Rúnaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage