Solvency in Irish (Sócmhainneacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for solvency?

The Irish for solvency is sócmhainneacht (pronounced “SOHK-vun-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “solvency” in Irish

Irish:: sócmhainneacht
English:: solvency
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SOHK-vun-yukht” /ˈsoːkvənʲəxt/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: sócmhainneachta, na sócmhainneachta (e.g. leibhéal sócmhainneachta, level of solvency)

What does “sócmhainneacht” mean?

solvency: The state of being able to pay all one's debts, especially of a company or person.Also: financial soundness, ability to pay debts.

“Sócmhainneacht” with the article

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

an tsócmhainneacht

the solvency

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Sócmhainneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sócmhainneacht, the Irish word for solvency.

Tá sócmhainneacht an chomhlachta faoi bhagairt anois.

The company's solvency is now under threat.

Rinne an banc scrúdú ar a sócmhainneacht.

The bank examined its solvency.

Is tábhachtach sócmhainneacht do gach gnó.

Solvency is important for every business.

Cuireadh tuarascáil sócmhainneachta faoi bhráid an bhoird.

A solvency report was put before the board.

Níl aon amhras faoi shócmhainneacht an árachóra.

There is no doubt about the insurer's solvency.

Caithfidh siad sócmhainneacht a chruthú roimh an gcomhaontú.

They must prove solvency before the agreement.

Tá rialacha nua ann maidir le sócmhainneacht bhanc.

There are new rules regarding bank solvency.

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Solvency in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for solvency?

The Irish for solvency is sócmhainneacht (pronounced “SOHK-vun-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce sócmhainneacht in Irish?

Sócmhainneacht is said like “SOHK-vun-yukht” (IPA /ˈsoːkvənʲəxt/).

Does sócmhainneacht have a plural?

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

Why does sócmhainneacht change to shócmhainneacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shócmhainneacht. After ár (our) it stays ár sócmhainneacht, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the opposite of 'sócmhainneacht'?

The opposite is 'dócmhainneacht', insolvency; bankruptcy itself is 'féimheacht'.

How is 'sócmhainneacht' related to 'sócmhainn'?

'Sócmhainn' means an asset, and 'sócmhainneacht' is the quality of having enough assets to cover debts, solvency.

Solvency in Irish (Sócmhainneacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage