HeyRuaHow to say “forfeiture” in Irish
- Irish:
- forghéilleadh
- English:
- forfeiture
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- forghéill, to forfeit (ag forghéilleadh, forfeiting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-yay-lyuh” /ˈfˠɔɾˠjeːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- forghéillte, an fhorghéillte (e.g. ordú forghéillte, forfeiture order)
What does “forghéilleadh” mean?
- forfeiture
- The loss of property, a right or money as a penalty; it is the verbal noun of the verb forghéill, to forfeit.Also: forfeiting, forfeit, confiscation.
“Forghéilleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, forghéilleadh means forfeiting: it is the verbal noun of the verb forghéill (to forfeit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Forghéilleadh” with the article
Here is forghéilleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Forghéilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using forghéilleadh, the Irish word for forfeiture.
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Forfeiture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forfeiture?
The Irish for forfeiture is forghéilleadh (pronounced “FOR-yay-lyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce forghéilleadh in Irish?
Forghéilleadh is said like “FOR-yay-lyuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠjeːlʲə/).
Does forghéilleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for forghéilleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does forghéilleadh change to fhorghéilleadh or bhforghéilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) forghéilleadh becomes m'fhorghéilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhforghéilleadh (eclipsis).
How is forghéilleadh different from coigistiú?
Forghéilleadh is losing something as a penalty for breaking a rule or contract, while coigistiú is the authorities actively seizing or confiscating it.
