HeyRuaHow to say “vote” in Irish
- Irish:
- vóta
- English:
- vote
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VOH-tuh” /ˈwoːt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- vótaí (votes)
- Genitive singular:
- vóta, an vóta (e.g. toradh an vóta, the result of the vote)
- Genitive plural:
- vótaí, na vótaí (e.g. comhaireamh na vótaí, the counting of the votes)
What does “vóta” mean?
- vote
- A formal choice a person makes in an election or when a decision is put to a group.Also: ballot, voting, poll.
“Vóta” with the article
The plural of vote in Irish is vótaí. Here is vóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an vóta
the vote
No change after an
na vótaí
the votes
Plural: no change after na
“Vóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vóta, the Irish word for vote.
Chaith mé mo vóta ar maidin.
I cast my vote this morning.
Beidh vóta ann sa Dáil anocht.
There will be a vote in the Dáil tonight.
Bhuaigh sí an suíochán le céad vóta.
She won the seat by a hundred votes.
Tá na vótaí á gcomhaireamh anois.
The votes are being counted now.
Fógrófar toradh an vóta amárach.
The result of the vote will be announced tomorrow.
Ní bhfuair sé ach beagán vótaí.
He got only a few votes.
Tá an ceart vóta ag gach saoránach.
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Vote in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vote?
The Irish for vote is vóta (pronounced “VOH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vótaí.
How do you pronounce vóta in Irish?
Vóta is said like “VOH-tuh” (IPA /ˈwoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of vote in Irish?
The plural of vóta is vótaí; with the article, na vótaí means “the votes”. The genitive plural is vótaí, as in comhaireamh na vótaí (the counting of the votes).
What is the difference between 'vóta' and 'vótáil'?
'Vóta' is the vote itself, while 'vótáil' is the verbal noun meaning voting: 'ag vótáil' means voting. 'Vótáil' is also the verb 'to vote'.
How do I say 'to cast a vote' in Irish?
Use the verb 'caith': 'vóta a chaitheamh', for example 'Chaith mé mo vóta'.
