Bequest in Irish (Tiomnacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for bequest?

The Irish for bequest is tiomnacht (pronounced “TYUM-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tiomnachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean testacy.

Q: What is the plural of bequest in Irish?

The plural of tiomnacht is tiomnachtaí; with the article, na tiomnachtaí means “the bequests”. The genitive plural is tiomnachtaí, as in luach na dtiomnachtaí (the value of the bequests).

Q: Does tiomnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tiomnacht can mean bequest or testacy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bequest” in Irish

Irish:: tiomnacht
English:: bequest, testacy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TYUM-nukht” /ˈtʲʊmˠn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tiomnachtaí (bequests)
Genitive singular:: tiomnachta, na tiomnachta (e.g. téarmaí na tiomnachta, the terms of the bequest)
Genitive plural:: tiomnachtaí, na dtiomnachtaí (e.g. luach na dtiomnachtaí, the value of the bequests)

What does “tiomnacht” mean?

“Tiomnacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

bequest: Something left to a person in a will, or the act of leaving it.Also: legacy, bequeathing, devise.

1 other meaning: testacy

2testacy: The legal state of having died leaving a valid will.Also: dying testate.

“Tiomnacht” with the article

The plural of bequest in Irish is tiomnachtaí. Here is tiomnacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tiomnacht

the bequest

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tiomnachtaí

the bequests

Plural: no change after na

“Tiomnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tiomnacht, the Irish word for bequest.

Fuair an coláiste tiomnacht mhór óna iarscoláire.

The college received a large bequest from its former student.

Bhí an tiomnacht luaite go soiléir san uacht.

The bequest was clearly stated in the will.

Níor glacadh le téarmaí na tiomnachta.

The terms of the bequest were not accepted.

Roinneadh na tiomnachtaí idir a gclann.

The bequests were divided among their children.

Tá ceist faoin tiomnacht sin os comhair na cúirte.

There is a question about that bequest before the court.

Fágadh an teach mar thiomnacht don eaglais.

The house was left as a bequest to the church.

Is cúrsa dlí é tiomnacht agus díthiomnacht.

Testacy and intestacy are legal matters.

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Bequest in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bequest?

The Irish for bequest is tiomnacht (pronounced “TYUM-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tiomnachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean testacy.

How do you pronounce tiomnacht in Irish?

Tiomnacht is said like “TYUM-nukht” (IPA /ˈtʲʊmˠn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of bequest in Irish?

The plural of tiomnacht is tiomnachtaí; with the article, na tiomnachtaí means “the bequests”. The genitive plural is tiomnachtaí, as in luach na dtiomnachtaí (the value of the bequests).

Does tiomnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tiomnacht can mean bequest or testacy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tiomnacht change to thiomnacht or dtiomnacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiomnacht becomes mo thiomnacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiomnacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'tiomnacht' and 'uacht'?

'Uacht' is the will itself, the document, while 'tiomnacht' is the bequest made in it, or the state of having made a will.

Bequest in Irish (Tiomnacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage