HeyRuaHow to say “obligation” in Irish
- Irish:
- oibleagáid
- English:
- obligation, favour, regards
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EB-luh-gawj” /ˈɛbʲlʲəɡaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- oibleagáidí (obligations)
- Genitive singular:
- oibleagáide, na hoibleagáide (e.g. mothú oibleagáide, a sense of obligation)
- Genitive plural:
- oibleagáidí, na n-oibleagáidí (e.g. comhlíonadh na n-oibleagáidí, the fulfilment of the obligations)
What does “oibleagáid” mean?
“Oibleagáid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- obligation
- Something you are bound to do by duty, law or agreement.Also: duty, commitment, liability.
2 other meanings: favour or regards
- 2favour
- A kindness or service done for someone, which may leave them indebted to you.Also: kindness, good turn.
- 3regards
- Kind wishes or compliments sent to someone, as in a letter.Also: compliments, greetings, respects.
Other Irish words for obligation: dualgas (duty)
“Oibleagáid” with the article
The plural of obligation in Irish is oibleagáidí. Here is oibleagáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oibleagáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oibleagáid, the Irish word for obligation.
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Obligation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for obligation?
The Irish for obligation is oibleagáid (pronounced “EB-luh-gawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is oibleagáidí. Depending on context it can also mean favour or regards.
How do you pronounce oibleagáid in Irish?
Oibleagáid is said like “EB-luh-gawj” (IPA /ˈɛbʲlʲəɡaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of obligation in Irish?
The plural of oibleagáid is oibleagáidí; with the article, na hoibleagáidí means “the obligations”. The genitive plural is oibleagáidí, as in comhlíonadh na n-oibleagáidí (the fulfilment of the obligations).
Does oibleagáid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oibleagáid can mean obligation, favour or regards, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oibleagáid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oibleagáid (the obligation), a hoibleagáid (her obligation), a n-oibleagáid (their obligation), na hoibleagáidí (the obligations).
What is the difference between oibleagáid and dualgas?
Dualgas is the usual word for a duty that belongs to a role, while oibleagáid stresses being bound or indebted, and can also mean a favour, as in 'rinne sé oibleagáid dom'.
How do I say someone is obliged to do something?
Use 'ar': 'Tá oibleagáid orm é a dhéanamh' means 'I am obliged to do it'.
