HeyRuaHow to say “responsibility” in Irish
- Irish:
- freagracht
- English:
- responsibility, accountability
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FRAG-ruhkht” /ˈfʲɾʲaɡɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- freagrachtaí (responsibilities)
- Genitive singular:
- freagrachta, na freagrachta (e.g. ualach na freagrachta, the burden of responsibility)
- Genitive plural:
- freagrachtaí, na bhfreagrachtaí (e.g. roinnt na bhfreagrachtaí, the division of responsibilities)
What does “freagracht” mean?
“Freagracht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- responsibility
- A duty or task that you are expected to look after, or the state of being in charge of something.Also: duty, charge, obligation.
1 other meaning: accountability
- 2accountability
- The state of having to answer or account for your actions or decisions.Also: answerability, liability.
“Freagracht” with the article
The plural of responsibility in Irish is freagrachtaí. Here is freagracht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Freagracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using freagracht, the Irish word for responsibility.
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Responsibility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for responsibility?
The Irish for responsibility is freagracht (pronounced “FRAG-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is freagrachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean accountability.
How do you pronounce freagracht in Irish?
Freagracht is said like “FRAG-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈfʲɾʲaɡɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of responsibility in Irish?
The plural of freagracht is freagrachtaí; with the article, na freagrachtaí means “the responsibilities”. The genitive plural is freagrachtaí, as in roinnt na bhfreagrachtaí (the division of responsibilities).
Does freagracht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Freagracht can mean responsibility or accountability, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does freagracht change to fhreagracht or bhfreagracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) freagracht becomes mo fhreagracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfreagracht (eclipsis).
How do I say I take responsibility for something?
Use 'glacaim freagracht as', e.g. 'Glacaim freagracht as an obair.' To say someone is responsible, you can also say 'tá sé freagrach as'.
What is the difference between freagracht and cúram?
'Freagracht' is responsibility or accountability in general, while 'cúram' is more about care or a charge you look after, such as 'cúram leanaí' (childcare).
