HeyRuaHow to say “specific objective” in Irish
- Irish:
- sainchuspóir
- English:
- specific objective
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-khus-pohr” /ˈsanʲˌxʊsˌpoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- sainchuspóirí (specific objectives)
- Genitive singular:
- sainchuspóra, an tsainchuspóra (e.g. baint amach an tsainchuspóra, achieving the specific objective)
- Genitive plural:
- sainchuspóirí, na sainchuspóirí (e.g. baint amach na sainchuspóirí, achieving the specific objectives)
What does “sainchuspóir” mean?
- specific objective
- A particular, clearly defined aim or target, especially one set out in a plan, course or project.Also: specific aim, specific purpose, particular objective, target.
“Sainchuspóir” with the article
The plural of specific objective in Irish is sainchuspóirí. Here is sainchuspóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sainchuspóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sainchuspóir, the Irish word for specific objective.
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Specific objective in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for specific objective?
The Irish for specific objective is sainchuspóir (pronounced “SAN-khus-pohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sainchuspóirí.
How do you pronounce sainchuspóir in Irish?
Sainchuspóir is said like “SAN-khus-pohr” (IPA /ˈsanʲˌxʊsˌpoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of specific objective in Irish?
The plural of sainchuspóir is sainchuspóirí; with the article, na sainchuspóirí means “the specific objectives”. The genitive plural is sainchuspóirí, as in baint amach na sainchuspóirí (achieving the specific objectives).
Why does sainchuspóir change to shainchuspóir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shainchuspóir. After ár (our) it stays ár sainchuspóir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does 'sainchuspóir' differ from 'cuspóir'?
'Cuspóir' is a general aim or purpose, while 'sainchuspóir' adds the prefix 'sain-' (specific, special) to mean a specific, defined objective, often used in education and planning documents.
