HeyRuaHow to say “ownership” in Irish
- Irish:
- úinéireacht
- English:
- ownership
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-in-yair-ukht” /ˈuːnʲeːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- úinéireachta, na húinéireachta (e.g. cearta úinéireachta, ownership rights)
What does “úinéireacht” mean?
- ownership
- The state or right of owning something, especially property.Also: proprietorship, possession, owning.
“Úinéireacht” with the article
Here is úinéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an úinéireacht
the ownership
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Úinéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using úinéireacht, the Irish word for ownership.
Tá úinéireacht an tí faoi dhíospóid.
Ownership of the house is in dispute.
Cé aige a bhfuil úinéireacht na talún?
Who has ownership of the land?
Aistríodh an úinéireacht chuig a mac.
The ownership was transferred to his son.
Theastaigh cruthúnas úinéireachta ón ngarda.
The guard wanted proof of ownership.
Tá an chuideachta faoi úinéireacht phoiblí anois.
The company is now under public ownership.
Bhí deireadh le húinéireacht sclábhaithe san Eoraip.
Slave ownership came to an end in Europe.
Níl aon cháipéisí úinéireachta agam don charr.
I have no ownership documents for the car.
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Ownership in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ownership?
The Irish for ownership is úinéireacht (pronounced “OO-in-yair-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce úinéireacht in Irish?
Úinéireacht is said like “OO-in-yair-ukht” (IPA /ˈuːnʲeːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does úinéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for úinéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does úinéireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an úinéireacht (the ownership), a húinéireacht (her ownership), a n-úinéireacht (their ownership).
What is the difference between úinéireacht and seilbh?
Úinéireacht is legal ownership, while seilbh is possession or holding, as in 'i seilbh' (in possession of); you can have seilbh without úinéireacht.
