Indebtedness in Irish (Féichiúntacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for indebtedness?

The Irish for indebtedness is féichiúntacht (pronounced “FAY-hoon-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “indebtedness” in Irish

Irish:: féichiúntacht
English:: indebtedness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FAY-hoon-tukht” /ˈfʲeːçuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: féichiúntachta, na féichiúntachta (e.g. leibhéal na féichiúntachta, the level of indebtedness)

What does “féichiúntacht” mean?

indebtedness: The state of owing money to someone, of being a debtor.Also: debtorship, being in debt, debt.

“Féichiúntacht” with the article

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

an fhéichiúntacht

the indebtedness

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Féichiúntacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using féichiúntacht, the Irish word for indebtedness.

Tá féichiúntacht ina fadhb mhór sa tír.

Indebtedness is a big problem in the country.

Mhéadaigh an fhéichiúntacht le linn an chúlaithe.

Indebtedness increased during the recession.

Tá leibhéal na féichiúntachta ró-ard.

The level of indebtedness is too high.

Bhí sé i bhféichiúntacht ar feadh blianta.

He was in debt for years.

Ní féidir leo éalú ón bhféichiúntacht.

They cannot escape from debt.

Labhair an tAire faoi fhéichiúntacht teaghlach.

The Minister spoke about household indebtedness.

Is cúis imní í féichiúntacht na mac léinn.

Student indebtedness is a cause for concern.

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Indebtedness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for indebtedness?

The Irish for indebtedness is féichiúntacht (pronounced “FAY-hoon-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce féichiúntacht in Irish?

Féichiúntacht is said like “FAY-hoon-tukht” (IPA /ˈfʲeːçuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does féichiúntacht have a plural?

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

Why does féichiúntacht change to fhéichiúntacht or bhféichiúntacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féichiúntacht becomes m'fhéichiúntacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféichiúntacht (eclipsis).

How is 'féichiúntacht' different from 'fiach'?

'Fiach' is a debt, the amount owed, while 'féichiúntacht' is the state of being a debtor, indebtedness. A debtor is 'féichiúnaí'.

Indebtedness in Irish (Féichiúntacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage