Non-fulfilment in Irish (Díchomhall): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for non-fulfilment?

The Irish for non-fulfilment is díchomhall (pronounced “DEE-khoh-al”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “non-fulfilment” in Irish

Irish:: díchomhall
English:: non-fulfilment
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “DEE-khoh-al” /ˈdʲiːxoːl̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: díchomhaill, an díchomhaill (e.g. cás díchomhaill, a case of non-fulfilment)

What does “díchomhall” mean?

non-fulfilment: The failure to carry out or fulfil a duty, obligation or promise.Also: non-performance, default, failure to fulfil, non-observance.

“Díchomhall” with the article

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

an díchomhall

the non-fulfilment

No change after an

“Díchomhall” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using díchomhall, the Irish word for non-fulfilment.

Bhí díchomhall ar an gconradh ag an gcomhlacht.

The company failed to fulfil the contract.

Cuireadh díchomhall dualgais ina leith.

He was accused of failing in his duty.

Is cúis imní é díchomhall an chonartha.

The breach of the contract is a cause for concern.

Gearrfar pionós i gcás díchomhaill.

A penalty will be imposed in case of default.

Níor ghlac an chúirt leis an díchomhall sin.

The court did not accept that non-performance.

Tharla an díchomhall mar gheall ar an stoirm.

The failure to deliver happened because of the storm.

Ba é an díchomhall a chuir deireadh leis an socrú.

It was the non-fulfilment that ended the arrangement.

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Non-fulfilment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for non-fulfilment?

The Irish for non-fulfilment is díchomhall (pronounced “DEE-khoh-al”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce díchomhall in Irish?

Díchomhall is said like “DEE-khoh-al” (IPA /ˈdʲiːxoːl̪ˠ/).

Does díchomhall have a plural?

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

Why does díchomhall change to dhíchomhall or ndíchomhall?

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

How is 'díchomhall' related to 'comhall'?

'Comhall' means fulfilment or performance of a duty or promise, and the prefix 'dí-' negates it, so 'díchomhall' is non-fulfilment or default.

Non-fulfilment in Irish (Díchomhall): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage