HeyRuaHow to say “occupancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- áitíocht
- English:
- occupancy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-tee-ukht” /ˈaːtʲiːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- áitíochta, na háitíochta (e.g. ráta áitíochta, occupancy rate)
What does “áitíocht” mean?
- occupancy
- The fact of living in or occupying a place, such as a house or land.Also: occupation, habitation, residence, tenancy.
Other Irish words for occupancy: seilbh (possession)
“Áitíocht” with the article
Here is áitíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an áitíocht
the occupancy
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Áitíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áitíocht, the Irish word for occupancy.
Tá áitíocht an tí ag an teaghlach le fiche bliain.
The family has occupied the house for twenty years.
Bhí an t-óstán lán, agus áitíocht iomlán ann.
The hotel was full, with complete occupancy.
Ní raibh áitíocht sa teach sin le fada.
Nobody had lived in that house for a long time.
Tá an ráta áitíochta ard i rith an tsamhraidh.
The occupancy rate is high during the summer.
Fuair sé áitíocht na feirme tar éis bhás a athar.
He got occupancy of the farm after his father's death.
Caithfidh tú cruthúnas áitíochta a thabhairt don chomhairle.
You must give the council proof of occupancy.
Is ceist dlí í an áitíocht sa chás seo.
Occupancy is a legal question in this case.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Occupancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for occupancy?
The Irish for occupancy is áitíocht (pronounced “AW-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce áitíocht in Irish?
Áitíocht is said like “AW-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈaːtʲiːəxt̪/).
Does áitíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for áitíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does áitíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áitíocht (the occupancy), a háitíocht (her occupancy), a n-áitíocht (their occupancy).
How is 'áitíocht' different from 'seilbh'?
'Áitíocht' means actually living in or occupying a place, while 'seilbh' means possession or ownership in a broader sense.
