HeyRuaHow to say “functionality” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidhmiúlacht
- English:
- functionality, efficiency
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAY-voo-lukht” /ˈfʲeːvʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- feidhmiúlachtaí (functionalities)
- Genitive singular:
- feidhmiúlachta, na feidhmiúlachta (e.g. leibhéal na feidhmiúlachta, level of functionality)
- Genitive plural:
- feidhmiúlachtaí, na bhfeidhmiúlachtaí (e.g. liosta na bhfeidhmiúlachtaí, the list of functionalities)
What does “feidhmiúlacht” mean?
“Feidhmiúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- functionality
- The quality of being practical and working well for its purpose, or the range of functions something can perform.Also: practicality, usefulness, function.
1 other meaning: efficiency
- 2efficiency
- The quality of doing a job effectively and in a businesslike way.Also: effectiveness, competence.
“Feidhmiúlacht” with the article
The plural of functionality in Irish is feidhmiúlachtaí. Here is feidhmiúlacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feidhmiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidhmiúlacht, the Irish word for functionality.
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Functionality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for functionality?
The Irish for functionality is feidhmiúlacht (pronounced “FAY-voo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feidhmiúlachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean efficiency.
How do you pronounce feidhmiúlacht in Irish?
Feidhmiúlacht is said like “FAY-voo-lukht” (IPA /ˈfʲeːvʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of functionality in Irish?
The plural of feidhmiúlacht is feidhmiúlachtaí; with the article, na feidhmiúlachtaí means “the functionalities”. The genitive plural is feidhmiúlachtaí, as in liosta na bhfeidhmiúlachtaí (the list of functionalities).
Does feidhmiúlacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feidhmiúlacht can mean functionality or efficiency, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feidhmiúlacht change to fheidhmiúlacht or bhfeidhmiúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidhmiúlacht becomes m'fheidhmiúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidhmiúlacht (eclipsis).
How is feidhmiúlacht different from feidhm?
Feidhm means a function or use itself, while feidhmiúlacht is the quality of being functional or efficient.
