Default in Irish (Mainneachtain): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for default?

The Irish for default is mainneachtain (pronounced “MAN-yukh-tin”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean delay.

Q: Does mainneachtain have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mainneachtain can mean default or delay, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “default” in Irish

Irish:: mainneachtain
English:: default, delay
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: mainnigh, to fail (ag mainneachtain, failing)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MAN-yukh-tin” /ˈmanʲəxt̪ˠənʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: mainneachtana, na mainneachtana (e.g. cás mainneachtana, a case of default)

What does “mainneachtain” mean?

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

default: Failure to do something you are obliged to do, such as paying a debt or appearing in court.Also: failure, neglect, non-payment, negligence.

1 other meaning: delay

2delay: Slowness or failure to act in time; procrastination.Also: procrastination, remissness, dilatoriness.

“Mainneachtain” as a verbal noun

After ag, mainneachtain means failing: it is the verbal noun of the verb mainnigh (to fail). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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mainneachtainverbal noun

ag mainneachtainfailing

“Mainneachtain” with the article

Here is mainneachtain after the article (an t-alt).

an mhainneachtain

the default

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Mainneachtain” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mainneachtain, the Irish word for default.

Ba mhainneachtain ón gcomhlacht é gan an fiach a íoc.

Not paying the debt was a default by the company.

Gearradh fíneáil air mar gheall ar a mhainneachtain.

He was fined because of his default.

Tá an mhainneachtain ag dul i méid sa tír.

Default is increasing in the country.

Cuireadh fógra mainneachtana chuig an tionónta.

A notice of default was sent to the tenant.

I gcás mainneachtana, caillfidh tú d'éarlais.

In case of default, you will lose your deposit.

Ní ghlacfar le mainneachtain ar bith sa chonradh seo.

No default will be accepted under this contract.

Rinne sé mainneachtain ar a chuid íocaíochtaí morgáiste.

He defaulted on his mortgage payments.

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Default in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for default?

The Irish for default is mainneachtain (pronounced “MAN-yukh-tin”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean delay.

How do you pronounce mainneachtain in Irish?

Mainneachtain is said like “MAN-yukh-tin” (IPA /ˈmanʲəxt̪ˠənʲ/).

Does mainneachtain have a plural?

No plural form is given for mainneachtain in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does mainneachtain have more than one meaning?

Yes. Mainneachtain can mean default or delay, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does mainneachtain change to mhainneachtain?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhainneachtain. After ár (our) it stays ár mainneachtain, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is 'mainneachtain' different from 'faillí'?

'Faillí' is general neglect or negligence, while 'mainneachtain' is mainly the formal or legal failure to meet an obligation, such as defaulting on a loan.

Default in Irish (Mainneachtain): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage