HeyRuaHow to say “statesmanship” in Irish
- Irish:
- státaireacht
- English:
- statesmanship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAW-tir-ukht” /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- státaireachta, na státaireachta (e.g. sampla státaireachta, an example of statesmanship)
What does “státaireacht” mean?
- statesmanship
- The skill and wisdom shown by a leader in managing the affairs of a state.Also: statecraft, political leadership.
“Státaireacht” with the article
Here is státaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an státaireacht
the statesmanship
No change after an
“Státaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using státaireacht, the Irish word for statesmanship.
Léirigh an Taoiseach státaireacht mhór sa ghéarchéim.
The Taoiseach showed great statesmanship in the crisis.
Is gá státaireacht chun síocháin a dhéanamh.
Statesmanship is needed to make peace.
Moladh an státaireacht a bhí aige go hard.
His statesmanship was highly praised.
Ba ghníomh státaireachta é an conradh sin.
That treaty was an act of statesmanship.
Níl mórán státaireachta le feiceáil sa rialtas seo.
There is little statesmanship to be seen in this government.
Bhí sí cáiliúil as a státaireacht.
She was famous for her statesmanship.
Tá easpa státaireachta ar ár bpolaiteoirí.
Our politicians lack statesmanship.
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Statesmanship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for statesmanship?
The Irish for statesmanship is státaireacht (pronounced “STAW-tir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce státaireacht in Irish?
Státaireacht is said like “STAW-tir-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does státaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for státaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is státaireacht related to státaire?
Státaire means 'statesman', and státaireacht is the quality or skill of a statesman, 'statesmanship'.
