Lawfulness in Irish (Dlisteanacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for lawfulness?

The Irish for lawfulness is dlisteanacht (pronounced “DLISH-tyan-akht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean loyalty.

Q: Does dlisteanacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dlisteanacht can mean lawfulness or loyalty, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “lawfulness” in Irish

Irish:: dlisteanacht
English:: lawfulness, loyalty
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “DLISH-tyan-akht” /ˈdʲlʲɪʃtʲənˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dlisteanachta, na dlisteanachta (e.g. ceist na dlisteanachta, the question of legitimacy)

What does “dlisteanacht” mean?

“Dlisteanacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

lawfulness: The quality of being lawful or legitimate.Also: legitimacy, legality, rightfulness.

1 other meaning: loyalty

2loyalty: Faithful allegiance or dutiful loyalty to a person, ruler or cause.Also: faithfulness, allegiance, dutifulness.

“Dlisteanacht” with the article

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

an dlisteanacht

the lawfulness

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Dlisteanacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dlisteanacht, the Irish word for lawfulness.

Níl aon dlisteanacht ag an rialtas nua.

The new government has no legitimacy.

Cuireadh dlisteanacht an phósta in amhras.

The lawfulness of the marriage was questioned.

Bhí an dlisteanacht go mór i gceist sa díospóireacht.

Legitimacy was very much at issue in the debate.

Thug sé mionn dlisteanachta don rí.

He swore an oath of loyalty to the king.

Ní raibh amhras ar bith faoina dhlisteanacht.

There was no doubt about his loyalty.

Tá an dlisteanacht tábhachtach do gach stát.

Legitimacy is important for every state.

Labhair sí ar dhlisteanacht an toghcháin.

She spoke about the legitimacy of the election.

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Lawfulness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for lawfulness?

The Irish for lawfulness is dlisteanacht (pronounced “DLISH-tyan-akht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean loyalty.

How do you pronounce dlisteanacht in Irish?

Dlisteanacht is said like “DLISH-tyan-akht” (IPA /ˈdʲlʲɪʃtʲənˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does dlisteanacht have a plural?

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

Does dlisteanacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dlisteanacht can mean lawfulness or loyalty, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dlisteanacht change to dhlisteanacht or ndlisteanacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlisteanacht becomes mo dhlisteanacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlisteanacht (eclipsis).

How does 'dlisteanacht' differ from 'dílseacht'?

'Dílseacht' is the everyday word for loyalty, while 'dlisteanacht' mainly means lawfulness or legitimacy, with loyalty as a more literary sense.

Lawfulness in Irish (Dlisteanacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage