Litigation in Irish (Dlíthíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for litigation?

The Irish for litigation is dlíthíocht (pronounced “DLEE-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “litigation” in Irish

Irish:: dlíthíocht
English:: litigation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DLEE-hee-ukht” /ˈdʲlʲiːhiːəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dlíthíochta, na dlíthíochta (e.g. costais na dlíthíochta, the costs of litigation)

What does “dlíthíocht” mean?

litigation: The process of taking legal action or bringing a case before a court.Also: legal action, lawsuit, going to law.

“Dlíthíocht” with the article

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

an dlíthíocht

the litigation

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Dlíthíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dlíthíocht, the Irish word for litigation.

Is fada costasach an dlíthíocht i gcónaí.

Litigation is always long and expensive.

Ba mhaith linn dlíthíocht a sheachaint más féidir.

We would like to avoid litigation if possible.

Mhair an dlíthíocht sin cúig bliana.

That litigation lasted five years.

Bhí costais na dlíthíochta ollmhór.

The costs of the litigation were huge.

Tá an comhlacht i mbun dlíthíochta leis an gcomhairle.

The company is in litigation with the council.

Is aturnae é a dhéanann obair dlíthíochta.

He is a solicitor who does litigation work.

Tháinig deireadh leis an dlíthíocht nuair a socraíodh an cás.

The litigation ended when the case was settled.

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Litigation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for litigation?

The Irish for litigation is dlíthíocht (pronounced “DLEE-hee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce dlíthíocht in Irish?

Dlíthíocht is said like “DLEE-hee-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲlʲiːhiːəxt̪/).

Does dlíthíocht have a plural?

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

Why does dlíthíocht change to dhlíthíocht or ndlíthíocht?

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

How is 'dlíthíocht' different from 'dlí'?

'Dlí' means law in general, while 'dlíthíocht' is the act or process of litigating, taking a case to court; 'dul chun dlí' is the everyday phrase for going to law.

Litigation in Irish (Dlíthíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage