Long service in Irish (Fadseirbhís): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for long service?

The Irish for long service is fadseirbhís (pronounced “FAD-sher-uh-veesh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “long service” in Irish

Irish:: fadseirbhís
English:: long service
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FAD-sher-uh-veesh” /ˈfˠad̪ˠˌʃɛɾʲəvʲiːʃ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fadseirbhíse, na fadseirbhíse (e.g. bonn fadseirbhíse, long-service medal)

What does “fadseirbhís” mean?

long service: A long period of service, especially many years spent working for the same employer or organisation.Also: length of service, long-service.

“Fadseirbhís” with the article

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

an fhadseirbhís

the long service

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fadseirbhís” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fadseirbhís, the Irish word for long service.

Fuair sí bonn as a fadseirbhís leis an gcomhlacht.

She got a medal for her long service with the company.

Tugadh bronntanas dó mar aitheantas ar a fhadseirbhís.

He was given a present in recognition of his long service.

Íoctar liúntas fadseirbhíse le múinteoirí áirithe.

A long-service allowance is paid to certain teachers.

Bhí fadseirbhís fiche bliain aige sa Gharda Síochána.

He had twenty years of long service in the Gardaí.

Is mór againn an fhadseirbhís a thug tú dúinn.

We greatly value the long service you have given us.

Tá incrimintí fadseirbhíse ag dul don fhoireann.

Long-service increments are due to the staff.

Gabhadh buíochas léi as a fadseirbhís sa scoil.

She was thanked for her long service in the school.

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Long service in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for long service?

The Irish for long service is fadseirbhís (pronounced “FAD-sher-uh-veesh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fadseirbhís in Irish?

Fadseirbhís is said like “FAD-sher-uh-veesh” (IPA /ˈfˠad̪ˠˌʃɛɾʲəvʲiːʃ/).

Does fadseirbhís have a plural?

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

Why does fadseirbhís change to fhadseirbhís or bhfadseirbhís?

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

How is 'fadseirbhís' formed?

It combines the prefix 'fad-' (long) with 'seirbhís' (service), and the s is not lenited after 'fad-' because of the d and s combination.

Long service in Irish (Fadseirbhís): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage