Sponsorship in Irish (Urraíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sponsorship?

The Irish for sponsorship is urraíocht (pronounced “UR-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean suretyship.

Q: Does urraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urraíocht can mean sponsorship or suretyship, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sponsorship” in Irish

Irish:: urraíocht
English:: sponsorship, suretyship
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “UR-ee-ukht” /ˈuɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: urraíochta, na hurraíochta (e.g. conradh urraíochta, sponsorship contract)

What does “urraíocht” mean?

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

sponsorship: Financial or other support given to an event, team or person by a company or body, often in return for publicity.Also: sponsoring, backing, funding.

1 other meaning: suretyship

2suretyship: The state or obligation of being a guarantor or surety for another person.Also: guarantee, surety, bail.

“Urraíocht” with the article

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

an urraíocht

the sponsorship

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Urraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using urraíocht, the Irish word for sponsorship.

Fuair an fhoireann urraíocht ó chomhlacht áitiúil.

The team got sponsorship from a local company.

Tá an urraíocht ag teacht chun deiridh i mbliana.

The sponsorship is coming to an end this year.

Shínigh siad conradh urraíochta nua inné.

They signed a new sponsorship deal yesterday.

Táimid ag lorg urraíochta don fhéile.

We are looking for sponsorship for the festival.

Gan urraíocht ní bheadh an rás ar siúl.

Without sponsorship the race would not take place.

Bhí ainm an bhainc ar gheansaithe na himreoirí mar chuid den urraíocht.

The bank's name was on the players' jerseys as part of the sponsorship.

Cuireann an urraíocht airgead mór ar fáil don chumann.

The sponsorship provides a lot of money for the club.

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Sponsorship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sponsorship?

The Irish for sponsorship is urraíocht (pronounced “UR-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean suretyship.

How do you pronounce urraíocht in Irish?

Urraíocht is said like “UR-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈuɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does urraíocht have a plural?

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

Does urraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Urraíocht can mean sponsorship or suretyship, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does urraíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an urraíocht (the sponsorship), a hurraíocht (her sponsorship), a n-urraíocht (their sponsorship).

How is 'urraíocht' related to 'urra'?

An 'urra' is a sponsor or guarantor, and 'urraíocht' is the sponsorship or suretyship that person provides. The verb is 'urraigh', to sponsor.

Sponsorship in Irish (Urraíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage