Stability in Irish (Cobhsaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for stability?

The Irish for stability is cobhsaíocht (pronounced “KOW-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “stability” in Irish

Irish:: cobhsaíocht
English:: stability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KOW-see-ukht” /ˈkoːsiːəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cobhsaíochta, na cobhsaíochta (e.g. easpa cobhsaíochta, lack of stability)

What does “cobhsaíocht” mean?

stability: The quality of being steady, firm and not likely to change or fall.Also: steadiness, firmness, stableness.

“Cobhsaíocht” with the article

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

an chobhsaíocht

the stability

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cobhsaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cobhsaíocht, the Irish word for stability.

Tá cobhsaíocht ag teastáil ón eacnamaíocht anois.

The economy needs stability now.

Chuir an rialtas béim ar an gcobhsaíocht airgeadais.

The government emphasised financial stability.

Is cúis imní easpa cobhsaíochta sa réigiún.

Lack of stability in the region is a cause for concern.

Tugann an bonn leathan cobhsaíocht don dréimire.

The wide base gives the ladder stability.

Bhí cobhsaíocht pholaitiúil sa tír ar feadh na mblianta.

There was political stability in the country for years.

Teastaíonn cobhsaíocht ó pháistí ina saol laethúil.

Children need stability in their daily lives.

Rinne siad tástáil ar chobhsaíocht an droichid.

They tested the stability of the bridge.

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Stability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stability?

The Irish for stability is cobhsaíocht (pronounced “KOW-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cobhsaíocht in Irish?

Cobhsaíocht is said like “KOW-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːsiːəxt̪/).

Does cobhsaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does cobhsaíocht change to chobhsaíocht or gcobhsaíocht?

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

What is the adjective related to cobhsaíocht?

The adjective is 'cobhsaí', meaning stable, as in 'rialtas cobhsaí' (a stable government).

How does cobhsaíocht differ from seasmhacht?

'Cobhsaíocht' is the usual term for stability in economics, politics and science, while 'seasmhacht' leans more towards steadfastness or constancy, often of character.

Stability in Irish (Cobhsaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage