HeyRuaHow to say “fixity of tenure” in Irish
- Irish:
- buanseilbh
- English:
- fixity of tenure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BWAN-shel-iv” /ˈbˠuənˌʃɛlʲəvʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- buanseilbhe, na buanseilbhe (e.g. ceart buanseilbhe, right of fixity of tenure)
What does “buanseilbh” mean?
- fixity of tenure
- The right to hold land or property permanently, without risk of being evicted, especially as a tenant.Also: permanent tenure, security of tenure, permanent possession.
“Buanseilbh” with the article
Here is buanseilbh after the article (an t-alt).
“Buanseilbh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buanseilbh, the Irish word for fixity of tenure.
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Fixity of tenure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fixity of tenure?
The Irish for fixity of tenure is buanseilbh (pronounced “BWAN-shel-iv”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce buanseilbh in Irish?
Buanseilbh is said like “BWAN-shel-iv” (IPA /ˈbˠuənˌʃɛlʲəvʲ/).
Does buanseilbh have a plural?
No plural form is given for buanseilbh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buanseilbh change to bhuanseilbh or mbuanseilbh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buanseilbh becomes mo bhuanseilbh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuanseilbh (eclipsis).
How is 'buanseilbh' related to 'seilbh'?
It is 'buan' (permanent) plus 'seilbh' (possession), so 'buanseilbh' means permanent possession, the historical land-reform term for fixity of tenure.
