Liability in Irish (Fiachas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for liability?

The Irish for liability is fiachas (pronounced “FEE-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiachais. Depending on context it can also mean obligation.

Q: What is the plural of liability in Irish?

The plural of fiachas is fiachais; with the article, na fiachais means “the liabilities”. The genitive plural is fiachas, as in liosta na bhfiachas (the list of liabilities).

Q: Does fiachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fiachas can mean liability or obligation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “liability” in Irish

Irish:: fiachas
English:: liability, obligation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FEE-uh-khus” /ˈfʲiəxəs/

Various forms

Plural:: fiachais (liabilities)
Genitive singular:: fiachais, an fhiachais (e.g. méid an fhiachais, the amount of the liability)
Genitive plural:: fiachas, na bhfiachas (e.g. liosta na bhfiachas, the list of liabilities)

What does “fiachas” mean?

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

liability: A debt or financial obligation that a person or company is legally responsible for paying.Also: debt, obligation, indebtedness.

1 other meaning: obligation

2obligation: A duty or responsibility that someone is bound to fulfil.Also: duty, responsibility.

“Fiachas” with the article

The plural of liability in Irish is fiachais. Here is fiachas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fiachas

the liability

No change after an

na fiachais

the liabilities

Plural: no change after na

“Fiachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fiachas, the Irish word for liability.

Tá fiachas mór ar an gcomhlacht anois.

The company has a large liability now.

Ghlac sé freagracht as an bhfiachas.

He took responsibility for the liability.

Caithfear an fiachas a íoc roimh dheireadh na bliana.

The liability must be paid before the end of the year.

Taispeánann an clár comhardaithe sócmhainní agus fiachais.

The balance sheet shows assets and liabilities.

Níl aon fhiachas orm i leith an chairr.

I have no liability regarding the car.

Laghdaigh siad méid an fhiachais go mór.

They greatly reduced the amount of the liability.

Bhí fiachais na cuideachta níos mó ná a sócmhainní.

The company's liabilities were greater than its assets.

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Liability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for liability?

The Irish for liability is fiachas (pronounced “FEE-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiachais. Depending on context it can also mean obligation.

How do you pronounce fiachas in Irish?

Fiachas is said like “FEE-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈfʲiəxəs/).

What is the plural of liability in Irish?

The plural of fiachas is fiachais; with the article, na fiachais means “the liabilities”. The genitive plural is fiachas, as in liosta na bhfiachas (the list of liabilities).

Does fiachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fiachas can mean liability or obligation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fiachas change to fhiachas or bhfiachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiachas becomes m'fhiachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiachas (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'fiach' and 'fiachas'?

'Fiach' is the everyday word for a debt, while 'fiachas' is a more formal or technical term for liability or indebtedness, often used in accounting.

Liability in Irish (Fiachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage