Performance in Irish (Feidhmíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for performance?

The Irish for performance is feidhmíocht (pronounced “FEH-vee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “performance” in Irish

Irish:: feidhmíocht
English:: performance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FEH-vee-ukht” /ˈfʲɛvʲiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: feidhmíochta, na feidhmíochta (e.g. measúnú feidhmíochta, performance assessment)

What does “feidhmíocht” mean?

performance: How well a person, machine, system or organisation carries out its work or function.Also: efficiency, functioning, effectiveness.

Other Irish words for performance: seó (show)

“Feidhmíocht” with the article

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

an fheidhmíocht

the performance

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Feidhmíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using feidhmíocht, the Irish word for performance.

Tá feidhmíocht an innill go maith.

The engine's performance is good.

Bhí an bainisteoir sásta leis an bhfeidhmíocht.

The manager was pleased with the performance.

Rinneadh athbhreithniú ar fheidhmíocht na foirne.

The staff's performance was reviewed.

Tá táscairí feidhmíochta ag gach roinn anois.

Every department now has performance indicators.

Tháinig feabhas mór ar m'fheidhmíocht ar scoil.

My performance at school improved a lot.

Bhí titim i bhfeidhmíocht an ríomhaire.

There was a drop in the computer's performance.

Íoctar bónas de réir feidhmíochta.

A bonus is paid according to performance.

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Performance in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for performance?

The Irish for performance is feidhmíocht (pronounced “FEH-vee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce feidhmíocht in Irish?

Feidhmíocht is said like “FEH-vee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɛvʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does feidhmíocht have a plural?

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

Why does feidhmíocht change to fheidhmíocht or bhfeidhmíocht?

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

Is feidhmíocht used for a theatre or music performance?

No, feidhmíocht means how well something functions; a stage performance is léiriú or taibhiú.

Performance in Irish (Feidhmíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage