HeyRuaHow to say “benefit” in Irish
- Irish:
- tairbhe
- English:
- benefit, usefulness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-iv-uh” /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲəvʲə/
- Plural:
- tairbhí (benefits)
- Genitive singular:
- tairbhe, na tairbhe (e.g. ar mhaithe le tairbhe an phobail, for the benefit of the community)
- Genitive plural:
- tairbhí, na dtairbhí (e.g. roinnt na dtairbhí, the distribution of the benefits)
What does “tairbhe” mean?
“Tairbhe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- benefit
- Something good or useful that you gain from a thing or action.Also: profit, advantage, use, good.
“Tairbhe” with the article
The plural of benefit in Irish is tairbhí. Here is tairbhe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tairbhe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tairbhe, the Irish word for benefit.
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Benefit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for benefit?
The Irish for benefit is tairbhe (pronounced “TAR-iv-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tairbhí. Depending on context it can also mean usefulness.
How do you pronounce tairbhe in Irish?
Tairbhe is said like “TAR-iv-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾʲəvʲə/).
What is the plural of benefit in Irish?
The plural of tairbhe is tairbhí; with the article, na tairbhí means “the benefits”. The genitive plural is tairbhí, as in roinnt na dtairbhí (the distribution of the benefits).
Does tairbhe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tairbhe can mean benefit or usefulness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tairbhe change to thairbhe or dtairbhe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tairbhe becomes mo thairbhe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtairbhe (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to benefit from something'?
Use 'tairbhe a bhaint as rud', for example 'bhain mé tairbhe as' means 'I benefited from it'.
What is the difference between tairbhe and brabús?
Tairbhe is general benefit or usefulness, while brabús is financial profit.
