HeyRuaHow to say “freehold” in Irish
- Irish:
- saorsheilbh
- English:
- freehold
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SEER-hel-iv” /ˈsˠiːɾˌhɛlʲəvʲ/
- Plural:
- saorshealbha (freeholds)
- Genitive singular:
- saorsheilbhe, na saorsheilbhe (e.g. teideal saorsheilbhe, freehold title)
- Genitive plural:
- saorshealbh, na saorshealbh (e.g. úinéirí na saorshealbh, the owners of the freeholds)
What does “saorsheilbh” mean?
- freehold
- Outright ownership of land or property with no time limit and no rent owed to a landlord.Also: freehold ownership, outright ownership, freehold property.
“Saorsheilbh” with the article
The plural of freehold in Irish is saorshealbha. Here is saorsheilbh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saorsheilbh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saorsheilbh, the Irish word for freehold.
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Freehold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for freehold?
The Irish for freehold is saorsheilbh (pronounced “SEER-hel-iv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is saorshealbha.
How do you pronounce saorsheilbh in Irish?
Saorsheilbh is said like “SEER-hel-iv” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˌhɛlʲəvʲ/).
What is the plural of freehold in Irish?
The plural of saorsheilbh is saorshealbha; with the article, na saorshealbha means “the freeholds”. The genitive plural is saorshealbh, as in úinéirí na saorshealbh (the owners of the freeholds).
Why does saorsheilbh change to shaorsheilbh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaorsheilbh. After ár (our) it stays ár saorsheilbh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does saorsheilbh differ from léas?
Saorsheilbh is outright ownership (freehold), while léas is a lease for a fixed term (leasehold).
