HeyRuaHow to say “inheritance” in Irish
- Irish:
- oidhreacht
- English:
- inheritance, heritage, heredity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IY-rukht” /ˈəiɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- oidhreachtaí (inheritances)
- Genitive singular:
- oidhreachta, na hoidhreachta (e.g. Lá na hOidhreachta, Heritage Day)
- Genitive plural:
- oidhreachtaí, na n-oidhreachtaí (e.g. cosaint na n-oidhreachtaí, the protection of the inheritances)
What does “oidhreacht” mean?
“Oidhreacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inheritance
- Property, money or rights that pass to someone when another person dies.Also: legacy, bequest, estate.
2 other meanings: heritage or heredity
- 2heritage
- The traditions, culture, buildings and language handed down from earlier generations.Also: cultural heritage, tradition, legacy.
- 3heredity
- The passing of physical or mental characteristics from parents to children.Also: genetic inheritance, hereditary trait.
“Oidhreacht” with the article
The plural of inheritance in Irish is oidhreachtaí. Here is oidhreacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oidhreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oidhreacht, the Irish word for inheritance.
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Inheritance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inheritance?
The Irish for inheritance is oidhreacht (pronounced “IY-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is oidhreachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean heritage or heredity.
How do you pronounce oidhreacht in Irish?
Oidhreacht is said like “IY-rukht” (IPA /ˈəiɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of inheritance in Irish?
The plural of oidhreacht is oidhreachtaí; with the article, na hoidhreachtaí means “the inheritances”. The genitive plural is oidhreachtaí, as in cosaint na n-oidhreachtaí (the protection of the inheritances).
Does oidhreacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oidhreacht can mean inheritance, heritage or heredity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oidhreacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oidhreacht (the inheritance), a hoidhreacht (her inheritance), a n-oidhreacht (their inheritance), na hoidhreachtaí (the inheritances).
What is the difference between oidhreacht and oidhre?
Oidhreacht is the inheritance or heritage itself, while oidhre is the heir, the person who inherits.
How do I say something came to me by inheritance?
You can say 'fuair mé le hoidhreacht é' or 'tháinig sé chugam le hoidhreacht'.
