HeyRuaHow to say “subtenancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- fothionóntacht
- English:
- subtenancy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-hin-ohn-tukht” /ˈfoˌhɪnˠoːnˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fothionóntachta, na fothionóntachta (e.g. téarmaí na fothionóntachta, terms of the subtenancy)
What does “fothionóntacht” mean?
- subtenancy
- The arrangement in which a tenant rents property to another person, who becomes a subtenant.Also: sublease, subletting, undertenancy.
“Fothionóntacht” with the article
Here is fothionóntacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fothionóntacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fothionóntacht, the Irish word for subtenancy.
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Subtenancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subtenancy?
The Irish for subtenancy is fothionóntacht (pronounced “FUH-hin-ohn-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fothionóntacht in Irish?
Fothionóntacht is said like “FUH-hin-ohn-tukht” (IPA /ˈfoˌhɪnˠoːnˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fothionóntacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fothionóntacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fothionóntacht change to fhothionóntacht or bhfothionóntacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fothionóntacht becomes m'fhothionóntacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfothionóntacht (eclipsis).
How is 'fothionóntacht' related to 'tionóntacht'?
It is 'tionóntacht' (tenancy) with the prefix 'fo-' meaning sub- or under-, which lenites the t. A person holding one is a 'fothionónta' (subtenant).
