HeyRuaHow to say “legality” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlíthiúlacht
- English:
- legality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DLEE-hoo-lukht” /ˈd̪ˠlʲiːhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dlíthiúlachta, na dlíthiúlachta (e.g. ceist na dlíthiúlachta, the question of legality)
What does “dlíthiúlacht” mean?
- legality
- The quality of being lawful or permitted by law.Also: lawfulness, legitimacy.
“Dlíthiúlacht” with the article
Here is dlíthiúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
an dlíthiúlacht
the legality
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dlíthiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlíthiúlacht, the Irish word for legality.
Tá amhras ann faoi dhlíthiúlacht an chinnidh.
There is doubt about the legality of the decision.
Cheistigh an dlíodóir dlíthiúlacht an chonartha.
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
Ní raibh aon fhadhb leis an dlíthiúlacht.
There was no problem with the legality.
Rinne an chúirt scrúdú ar dhlíthiúlacht an phlean.
The court examined the legality of the plan.
Is ceist dlíthiúlachta í seo, ní ceist mhorálta.
This is a question of legality, not a moral question.
Tá dlíthiúlacht an chogaidh fós faoi dhíospóireacht.
The legality of the war is still under debate.
Dheimhnigh an tAire dlíthiúlacht an bhirt.
The Minister confirmed the legality of the measure.
Other nouns in Irish
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Legality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for legality?
The Irish for legality is dlíthiúlacht (pronounced “DLEE-hoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dlíthiúlacht in Irish?
Dlíthiúlacht is said like “DLEE-hoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠlʲiːhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dlíthiúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dlíthiúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dlíthiúlacht change to dhlíthiúlacht or ndlíthiúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlíthiúlacht becomes mo dhlíthiúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlíthiúlacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dlíthiúlacht and dlisteanacht?
Dlíthiúlacht means legality, conformity with the law, while dlisteanacht usually means legitimacy or rightful entitlement.
