HeyRuaHow to say “culpable negligence” in Irish
- Irish:
- cionfhaillí
- English:
- culpable negligence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYUN-al-ee” /ˈcʊnˠalʲiː/
- Genitive singular:
- cionfhaillí, na cionfhaillí (e.g. cás cionfhaillí, a case of culpable negligence)
What does “cionfhaillí” mean?
- culpable negligence
- Negligence for which a person is to blame and can be held responsible, especially in law.Also: criminal negligence, negligence, dereliction.
“Cionfhaillí” with the article
Here is cionfhaillí after the article (an t-alt).
“Cionfhaillí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cionfhaillí, the Irish word for culpable negligence.
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Culpable negligence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for culpable negligence?
The Irish for culpable negligence is cionfhaillí (pronounced “KYUN-al-ee”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cionfhaillí in Irish?
Cionfhaillí is said like “KYUN-al-ee” (IPA /ˈcʊnˠalʲiː/).
Does cionfhaillí have a plural?
No plural form is given for cionfhaillí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cionfhaillí change to chionfhaillí or gcionfhaillí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cionfhaillí becomes mo chionfhaillí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcionfhaillí (eclipsis).
How is 'cionfhaillí' different from 'faillí'?
'Faillí' is general neglect or negligence, while 'cionfhaillí' (from 'cion', fault, plus 'faillí') is culpable negligence for which someone is legally to blame.
