HeyRuaHow to say “voting” in Irish
- Irish:
- vótáil
- English:
- voting, division
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- vótáil, to vote (ag vótáil, voting)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VOH-tawl” /ˈvˠoːt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- vótála, na vótála (e.g. lá na vótála, polling day)
What does “vótáil” mean?
“Vótáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- voting
- The act of casting a vote in an election or decision; it is the verbal noun of the verb vótáil.Also: vote, polling, poll.
1 other meaning: division
- 2division
- A formal vote taken in a parliament or assembly, where members record their vote for or against a motion.Also: parliamentary vote, vote.
Other Irish words for voting: vótaíocht (voting)
“Vótáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, vótáil means voting: it is the verbal noun of the verb vótáil (to vote). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Vótáil” with the article
Here is vótáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Vótáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vótáil, the Irish word for voting.
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Voting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for voting?
The Irish for voting is vótáil (pronounced “VOH-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean division.
How do you pronounce vótáil in Irish?
Vótáil is said like “VOH-tawl” (IPA /ˈvˠoːt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does vótáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for vótáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does vótáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Vótáil can mean voting or division, depending on context; the first is the most common. Vótáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to vote.
What is the difference between vótáil and vóta?
Vóta is a single vote (chaith mé mo vóta), while vótáil is the act or process of voting (tá an vótáil ar siúl).
How do you say 'vote for someone'?
Use ar son: vótáil ar son an iarrthóra, 'vote for the candidate'.
