HeyRuaHow to say “survey” in Irish
- Irish:
- suirbhé
- English:
- survey
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SIR-vay” /ˈsˠɪɾʲvʲeː/
- Plural:
- suirbhéanna (surveys)
- Genitive singular:
- suirbhé, an tsuirbhé (e.g. torthaí an tsuirbhé, the results of the survey)
- Genitive plural:
- suirbhéanna, na suirbhéanna (e.g. torthaí na suirbhéanna, the results of the surveys)
What does “suirbhé” mean?
“Suirbhé” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- survey
- A study in which people are asked questions to gather information or opinions.Also: poll, questionnaire study, opinion survey.
1 other meaning:
- 2survey
- A detailed examination and measurement of land or a building.Also: land survey, surveying, inspection.
“Suirbhé” with the article
The plural of survey in Irish is suirbhéanna. Here is suirbhé after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Suirbhé” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suirbhé, the Irish word for survey.
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Survey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for survey?
The Irish for survey is suirbhé (pronounced “SIR-vay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is suirbhéanna.
How do you pronounce suirbhé in Irish?
Suirbhé is said like “SIR-vay” (IPA /ˈsˠɪɾʲvʲeː/).
What is the plural of survey in Irish?
The plural of suirbhé is suirbhéanna; with the article, na suirbhéanna means “the surveys”. The genitive plural is suirbhéanna, as in torthaí na suirbhéanna (the results of the surveys).
Why does suirbhé change to shuirbhé?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuirbhé. After ár (our) it stays ár suirbhé, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between suirbhé and pobalbhreith?
Suirbhé is any survey, while pobalbhreith specifically means an opinion poll, often about elections.
