HeyRuaHow to say “lawfulness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dleathaíocht
- English:
- lawfulness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DLAH-ee-ukht” /ˈdʲlʲahiːxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dleathaíochta, na dleathaíochta (e.g. ceist na dleathaíochta, the question of lawfulness)
What does “dleathaíocht” mean?
- lawfulness
- The quality of being lawful or permitted by law.Also: legality, legitimacy, licitness.
“Dleathaíocht” with the article
Here is dleathaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an dleathaíocht
the lawfulness
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dleathaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dleathaíocht, the Irish word for lawfulness.
Bhí amhras ann faoi dhleathaíocht an chonartha.
There was doubt about the lawfulness of the contract.
Cheistigh an dlíodóir dleathaíocht an chinnidh.
The lawyer questioned the legality of the decision.
Is ceist dleathaíochta í seo, ní ceist pholaitiúil.
This is a question of legality, not a political one.
Dheimhnigh an chúirt an dleathaíocht.
The court confirmed the lawfulness.
Níl aon dleathaíocht ag baint leis an socrú sin.
That arrangement has no legal standing.
Tá dleathaíocht an phlean á scrúdú anois.
The legality of the plan is being examined now.
Labhair sí faoi phrionsabal na dleathaíochta.
She spoke about the principle of legality.
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Lawfulness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lawfulness?
The Irish for lawfulness is dleathaíocht (pronounced “DLAH-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dleathaíocht in Irish?
Dleathaíocht is said like “DLAH-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲlʲahiːxt̪/).
Does dleathaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dleathaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dleathaíocht change to dhleathaíocht or ndleathaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dleathaíocht becomes mo dhleathaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndleathaíocht (eclipsis).
How does 'dleathaíocht' differ from 'dlisteanacht'?
'Dleathaíocht' is lawfulness, being allowed by law, while 'dlisteanacht' is usually legitimacy, being rightful or justified.
