HeyRuaHow to say “under-secretary” in Irish
- Irish:
- leasrúnaí
- English:
- under-secretary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-roo-nee” /ˈl̠ʲasˌɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- leasrúnaithe (under-secretaries)
- Genitive singular:
- leasrúnaí, an leasrúnaí (e.g. oifig an leasrúnaí, the under-secretary's office)
- Genitive plural:
- leasrúnaithe, na leasrúnaithe (e.g. cruinniú na leasrúnaithe, the meeting of the under-secretaries)
What does “leasrúnaí” mean?
- under-secretary
- A senior official ranking below a secretary, especially in a government department.Also: undersecretary, deputy secretary, assistant secretary.
“Leasrúnaí” with the article
The plural of under-secretary in Irish is leasrúnaithe. Here is leasrúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leasrúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leasrúnaí, the Irish word for under-secretary.
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Under-secretary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for under-secretary?
The Irish for under-secretary is leasrúnaí (pronounced “LAS-roo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leasrúnaithe.
How do you pronounce leasrúnaí in Irish?
Leasrúnaí is said like “LAS-roo-nee” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲasˌɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of under-secretary in Irish?
The plural of leasrúnaí is leasrúnaithe; with the article, na leasrúnaithe means “the under-secretaries”. The genitive plural is leasrúnaithe, as in cruinniú na leasrúnaithe (the meeting of the under-secretaries).
How is 'leasrúnaí' formed?
It combines the prefix 'leas-' (deputy, vice-) with 'rúnaí' (secretary), like 'leas-uachtarán' (vice-president).
