HeyRuaHow to say “beneficiary” in Irish
- Irish:
- tairbhí
- English:
- beneficiary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-iv-ee” /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲəvʲiː/
- Plural:
- tairbhithe (beneficiaries)
- Genitive singular:
- tairbhí, an tairbhí (e.g. cearta an tairbhí, the rights of the beneficiary)
- Genitive plural:
- tairbhithe, na dtairbhithe (e.g. ainmneacha na dtairbhithe, the names of the beneficiaries)
What does “tairbhí” mean?
- beneficiary
- A person or organisation that receives a benefit, especially money or property under a will, insurance policy or trust.Also: recipient, legatee, benefit recipient.
“Tairbhí” with the article
The plural of beneficiary in Irish is tairbhithe. Here is tairbhí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tairbhí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tairbhí, the Irish word for beneficiary.
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Beneficiary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beneficiary?
The Irish for beneficiary is tairbhí (pronounced “TAR-iv-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tairbhithe.
How do you pronounce tairbhí in Irish?
Tairbhí is said like “TAR-iv-ee” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲəvʲiː/).
What is the plural of beneficiary in Irish?
The plural of tairbhí is tairbhithe; with the article, na tairbhithe means “the beneficiaries”. The genitive plural is tairbhithe, as in ainmneacha na dtairbhithe (the names of the beneficiaries).
Why does tairbhí change to thairbhí or dtairbhí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tairbhí becomes mo thairbhí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtairbhí (eclipsis).
How is 'tairbhí' related to 'tairbhe'?
'Tairbhe' means benefit or profit, and 'tairbhí' is the person who receives it, a beneficiary. The adjective meaning beneficial is 'tairbheach', not 'tairbhí'.
