Possibility in Irish (Féidearthacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for possibility?

The Irish for possibility is féidearthacht (pronounced “FAY-dyer-hakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is féidearthachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean feasibility.

Q: What is the plural of possibility in Irish?

The plural of féidearthacht is féidearthachtaí; with the article, na féidearthachtaí means “the possibilities”. The genitive plural is féidearthachtaí, as in liosta na bhféidearthachtaí (the list of the possibilities).

Q: Does féidearthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Féidearthacht can mean possibility or feasibility, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “possibility” in Irish

Irish:: féidearthacht
English:: possibility, feasibility
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FAY-dyer-hakht” /ˈfʲeːdʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: féidearthachtaí (possibilities)
Genitive singular:: féidearthachta, na féidearthachta (e.g. staidéar féidearthachta, feasibility study)
Genitive plural:: féidearthachtaí, na bhféidearthachtaí (e.g. liosta na bhféidearthachtaí, the list of the possibilities)

What does “féidearthacht” mean?

“Féidearthacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

possibility: The fact or quality of being possible, or something that might happen or be done.Also: potential, chance, option.

1 other meaning: feasibility

2feasibility: The quality of being practical or able to be done successfully.Also: practicability, viability.

“Féidearthacht” with the article

The plural of possibility in Irish is féidearthachtaí. Here is féidearthacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhéidearthacht

the possibility

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na féidearthachtaí

the possibilities

Plural: no change after na

“Féidearthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using féidearthacht, the Irish word for possibility.

Is féidearthacht í sin, cinnte.

That's a possibility, certainly.

Tá an fhéidearthacht ann go mbeidh sé fliuch amárach.

There's a possibility it will be wet tomorrow.

Rinneadh staidéar féidearthachta ar an tionscadal.

A feasibility study was done on the project.

Tá a lán féidearthachtaí againn anois.

We have a lot of possibilities now.

Phléamar na féidearthachtaí go léir aréir.

We discussed all the options last night.

Níl aon fhéidearthacht eile ann.

There's no other possibility.

Ní fheicim féidearthacht ar bith sa phlean sin.

I see no potential in that plan.

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Possibility in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for possibility?

The Irish for possibility is féidearthacht (pronounced “FAY-dyer-hakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is féidearthachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean feasibility.

How do you pronounce féidearthacht in Irish?

Féidearthacht is said like “FAY-dyer-hakht” (IPA /ˈfʲeːdʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of possibility in Irish?

The plural of féidearthacht is féidearthachtaí; with the article, na féidearthachtaí means “the possibilities”. The genitive plural is féidearthachtaí, as in liosta na bhféidearthachtaí (the list of the possibilities).

Does féidearthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Féidearthacht can mean possibility or feasibility, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does féidearthacht change to fhéidearthacht or bhféidearthacht?

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

What is the difference between 'féidearthacht' and 'seans'?

'Féidearthacht' is possibility in a more formal or abstract sense, while 'seans' is the everyday word for a chance, as in 'Tá seans ann'.

Possibility in Irish (Féidearthacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage