Seniority in Irish (Sinsearacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for seniority?

The Irish for seniority is sinsearacht (pronounced “SHIN-shuh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ancestry.

Q: Does sinsearacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sinsearacht can mean seniority or ancestry, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “seniority” in Irish

Irish:: sinsearacht
English:: seniority, ancestry
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHIN-shuh-ruhkht” /ˈʃɪnʲʃəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: sinsearachta, na sinsearachta (e.g. cearta na sinsearachta, rights of seniority)

What does “sinsearacht” mean?

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

seniority: The state of being older or of higher rank or longer service than others.Also: senior status, precedence.

1 other meaning: ancestry

2ancestry: A person's line of ancestors or descent from them.Also: descent, lineage, heredity.

“Sinsearacht” with the article

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

an tsinsearacht

the seniority

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Sinsearacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sinsearacht, the Irish word for seniority.

Tugtar ardú céime de réir sinsearachta anseo.

Promotion is given according to seniority here.

Tá an tsinsearacht tábhachtach sa státseirbhís.

Seniority is important in the civil service.

Níl aon sinsearacht agam ar Sheán.

I have no seniority over Seán.

Chaill sí a sinsearacht nuair a d'aistrigh sí.

She lost her seniority when she transferred.

Is ceist sinsearachta í seo, dar leis.

He thinks this is a question of seniority.

Tá suim mhór aige ina shinsearacht féin.

He is very interested in his own ancestry.

Bhí liosta sinsearachta ar an mballa.

There was a seniority list on the wall.

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Seniority in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for seniority?

The Irish for seniority is sinsearacht (pronounced “SHIN-shuh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ancestry.

How do you pronounce sinsearacht in Irish?

Sinsearacht is said like “SHIN-shuh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈʃɪnʲʃəɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does sinsearacht have a plural?

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

Does sinsearacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sinsearacht can mean seniority or ancestry, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sinsearacht change to shinsearacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shinsearacht. After ár (our) it stays ár sinsearacht, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is 'sinsearacht' related to 'sinsear'?

'Sinsearacht' is the abstract noun formed from 'sinsear' (an elder or ancestor); the plural 'sinsir' means ancestors.

Seniority in Irish (Sinsearacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage