HeyRuaHow to say “select committee” in Irish
- Irish:
- roghchoiste
- English:
- select committee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROW-khush-tyuh” /ˈɾˠəuˌxɔʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- roghchoistí (select committees)
- Genitive singular:
- roghchoiste, an roghchoiste (e.g. tuarascáil an roghchoiste, the report of the select committee)
- Genitive plural:
- roghchoistí, na roghchoistí (e.g. cathaoirligh na roghchoistí, the chairpersons of the select committees)
What does “roghchoiste” mean?
- select committee
- A small committee chosen from a larger body, such as a parliament, to examine a particular matter and report on it.Also: selected committee, parliamentary committee, committee.
“Roghchoiste” with the article
The plural of select committee in Irish is roghchoistí. Here is roghchoiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Roghchoiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roghchoiste, the Irish word for select committee.
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Select committee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for select committee?
The Irish for select committee is roghchoiste (pronounced “ROW-khush-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is roghchoistí.
How do you pronounce roghchoiste in Irish?
Roghchoiste is said like “ROW-khush-tyuh” (IPA /ˈɾˠəuˌxɔʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of select committee in Irish?
The plural of roghchoiste is roghchoistí; with the article, na roghchoistí means “the select committees”. The genitive plural is roghchoistí, as in cathaoirligh na roghchoistí (the chairpersons of the select committees).
How does 'roghchoiste' differ from 'coiste'?
A 'coiste' is any committee, while a 'roghchoiste' is a select committee chosen from a larger body, typically in the Oireachtas, for a specific inquiry.
