Proprietorship in Irish (Dílseánacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for proprietorship?

The Irish for proprietorship is dílseánacht (pronounced “DEEL-shaw-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “proprietorship” in Irish

Irish:: dílseánacht
English:: proprietorship
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “DEEL-shaw-nukht” /ˈdʲiːlʲʃaːnˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dílseánachta, na dílseánachta (e.g. cearta dílseánachta, proprietary rights)

What does “dílseánacht” mean?

proprietorship: The state of being the owner of something, especially property or a business.Also: ownership, proprietary right.

Other Irish words for proprietorship: úinéireacht (ownership)

“Dílseánacht” with the article

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

an dílseánacht

the proprietorship

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Dílseánacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dílseánacht, the Irish word for proprietorship.

Tá an dílseánacht ag an gcomhlacht anois.

The company now has proprietorship.

Aistríodh dílseánacht an tsiopa chuig a mac.

Ownership of the shop was transferred to his son.

Ní raibh aon cheist faoi dhílseánacht na talún.

There was no question about ownership of the land.

Caithfidh tú cruthúnas dílseánachta a thaispeáint.

You must show proof of ownership.

Tá an dílseánacht roinnte idir beirt.

The proprietorship is shared between two people.

Bhí conspóid ann faoin dílseánacht.

There was a dispute about the ownership.

Is cúis bhróid dó a dhílseánacht ar an ngnó.

His ownership of the business is a source of pride to him.

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Proprietorship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for proprietorship?

The Irish for proprietorship is dílseánacht (pronounced “DEEL-shaw-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce dílseánacht in Irish?

Dílseánacht is said like “DEEL-shaw-nukht” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlʲʃaːnˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does dílseánacht have a plural?

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

Why does dílseánacht change to dhílseánacht or ndílseánacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dílseánacht becomes mo dhílseánacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndílseánacht (eclipsis).

How does dílseánacht differ from úinéireacht?

Both mean ownership; úinéireacht is the more everyday word, while dílseánacht is more formal and legal, linked to dílseánach, 'proprietor'.

Proprietorship in Irish (Dílseánacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage