HeyRuaHow to say “precedent” in Irish
- Irish:
- fasach
- English:
- precedent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAS-ukh” /ˈfˠasˠəx/
- Plural:
- fasaigh (precedents)
- Genitive singular:
- fasaigh, an fhasaigh (e.g. údarás an fhasaigh, the authority of the precedent)
- Genitive plural:
- fasach, na bhfasach (e.g. údarás na bhfasach, the authority of precedents)
What does “fasach” mean?
- precedent
- An earlier decision, case or action that is used as an example or rule for later ones, especially in law.Also: legal precedent, previous case, example to follow.
“Fasach” with the article
The plural of precedent in Irish is fasaigh. Here is fasach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fasach, the Irish word for precedent.
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Precedent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for precedent?
The Irish for precedent is fasach (pronounced “FAS-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fasaigh.
How do you pronounce fasach in Irish?
Fasach is said like “FAS-ukh” (IPA /ˈfˠasˠəx/).
What is the plural of precedent in Irish?
The plural of fasach is fasaigh; with the article, na fasaigh means “the precedents”. The genitive plural is fasach, as in údarás na bhfasach (the authority of precedents).
Why does fasach change to fhasach or bhfasach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fasach becomes m'fhasach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfasach (eclipsis).
Is fasach the same as fásach?
No. Fasach, with a short a, means a precedent (gan fasach, unprecedented), while fásach, with a long á, means a wilderness or desert. The accent changes the meaning completely.
How do I say 'to set a precedent' in Irish?
You can say fasach a chruthú or fasach a leagan síos, and 'to follow a precedent' is fasach a leanúint.
