Liability in Irish (Dliteanas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for liability?

The Irish for liability is dliteanas (pronounced “DLITCH-uh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dliteanais. Depending on context it can also mean debt.

Q: What is the plural of liability in Irish?

The plural of dliteanas is dliteanais; with the article, na dliteanais means “the liabilities”. The genitive plural is dliteanas, as in suim na ndliteanas (the total of the liabilities).

Q: Does dliteanas have more than one meaning?

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

How to say “liability” in Irish

Irish:: dliteanas
English:: liability, debt
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “DLITCH-uh-nus” /ˈdʲlʲitʲənˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: dliteanais (liabilities)
Genitive singular:: dliteanais, an dliteanais (e.g. árachas dliteanais, liability insurance)
Genitive plural:: dliteanas, na ndliteanas (e.g. suim na ndliteanas, the total of the liabilities)

What does “dliteanas” mean?

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

liability: A legal or financial responsibility for something, such as a debt or damage.Also: legal liability, responsibility, obligation.

1 other meaning: debt

2debt: In accounting, an amount owed, listed as a liability on a balance sheet.Also: financial liability, amount owed.

“Dliteanas” with the article

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

an dliteanas

the liability

No change after an

na dliteanais

the liabilities

Plural: no change after na

“Dliteanas” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Níl aon dliteanas ar an gcomhlacht as an timpiste.

The company has no liability for the accident.

Ghlac sé dliteanas iomlán as an damáiste.

He accepted full liability for the damage.

Tá árachas dliteanais riachtanach do gach gnó.

Liability insurance is necessary for every business.

Tá na dliteanais níos mó ná na sócmhainní.

The liabilities are greater than the assets.

Shéan an t-úinéir an dliteanas ar fad.

The owner denied all liability.

Is cuideachta faoi dhliteanas teoranta í.

It is a limited liability company.

Caithfear na dliteanais a íoc roimh dheireadh na bliana.

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

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Liability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for liability?

The Irish for liability is dliteanas (pronounced “DLITCH-uh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dliteanais. Depending on context it can also mean debt.

How do you pronounce dliteanas in Irish?

Dliteanas is said like “DLITCH-uh-nus” (IPA /ˈdʲlʲitʲənˠəsˠ/).

What is the plural of liability in Irish?

The plural of dliteanas is dliteanais; with the article, na dliteanais means “the liabilities”. The genitive plural is dliteanas, as in suim na ndliteanas (the total of the liabilities).

Does dliteanas have more than one meaning?

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

Why does dliteanas change to dhliteanas or ndliteanas?

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

What is the difference between dliteanas and freagracht?

Dliteanas is legal or financial liability, while freagracht is responsibility in a general sense. Use dliteanas in legal and accounting contexts.

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