Serviceableness in Irish (Infheidhmeacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for serviceableness?

The Irish for serviceableness is infheidhmeacht (pronounced “IN-ey-mukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean applicability.

Q: Does infheidhmeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Infheidhmeacht can mean serviceableness or applicability, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “serviceableness” in Irish

Irish:: infheidhmeacht
English:: serviceableness, applicability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “IN-ey-mukht” /ˈɪnʲˌɛimʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: infheidhmeachta, na hinfheidhmeachta (e.g. tástáil infheidhmeachta, a test of serviceability)

What does “infheidhmeacht” mean?

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

serviceableness: The quality of being fit for use or able to work properly.Also: fitness, usability, serviceability.

1 other meaning: applicability

2applicability: The quality of being able to be applied or put into effect, as of a rule or law.Also: enforceability, feasibility.

“Infheidhmeacht” with the article

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

an infheidhmeacht

the serviceableness

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Infheidhmeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using infheidhmeacht, the Irish word for serviceableness.

Tá amhras orm faoi infheidhmeacht an phlean.

I have doubts about how workable the plan is.

Rinneadh staidéar ar infheidhmeacht an fhearais.

A study was done on the serviceability of the equipment.

Is í an infheidhmeacht an rud is tábhachtaí.

Usability is the most important thing.

Ní raibh aon cheist faoina infheidhmeacht.

There was no question about its fitness for use.

Cuireadh tuarascáil infheidhmeachta faoi bhráid an bhoird.

A feasibility report was put before the board.

Bíonn infheidhmeacht an dlí ag brath ar na cúirteanna.

The applicability of the law depends on the courts.

Seiceáil infheidhmeacht an innill roimh an turas.

Check the engine's serviceability before the journey.

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Serviceableness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for serviceableness?

The Irish for serviceableness is infheidhmeacht (pronounced “IN-ey-mukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean applicability.

How do you pronounce infheidhmeacht in Irish?

Infheidhmeacht is said like “IN-ey-mukht” (IPA /ˈɪnʲˌɛimʲəxt̪/).

Does infheidhmeacht have a plural?

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

Does infheidhmeacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Infheidhmeacht can mean serviceableness or applicability, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does infheidhmeacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an infheidhmeacht (the serviceableness), a hinfheidhmeacht (her serviceableness), a n-infheidhmeacht (their serviceableness).

How is 'infheidhmeacht' related to 'feidhm'?

It comes from 'feidhm' (function, use) through the adjective 'infheidhme' (serviceable, applicable), so 'infheidhmeacht' is the quality of being usable or applicable.

Serviceableness in Irish (Infheidhmeacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage