HeyRuaHow to say “intestacy” in Irish
- Irish:
- díthiomnacht
- English:
- intestacy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-hum-nukht” /ˈdʲiːhʊmˠn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- díthiomnachta, na díthiomnachta (e.g. cás díthiomnachta, a case of intestacy)
What does “díthiomnacht” mean?
- intestacy
- The state of having died without making a valid will.Also: dying intestate, no will, intestate.
“Díthiomnacht” with the article
Here is díthiomnacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Díthiomnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díthiomnacht, the Irish word for intestacy.
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Intestacy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intestacy?
The Irish for intestacy is díthiomnacht (pronounced “DEE-hum-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce díthiomnacht in Irish?
Díthiomnacht is said like “DEE-hum-nukht” (IPA /ˈdʲiːhʊmˠn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does díthiomnacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for díthiomnacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díthiomnacht change to dhíthiomnacht or ndíthiomnacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díthiomnacht becomes mo dhíthiomnacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíthiomnacht (eclipsis).
How do you say someone died without a will?
You can say 'fuair sé bás gan uacht' or more formally 'fuair sé bás i ndíthiomnacht'; the adjective is 'díthiomnach' (intestate).
