HeyRuaHow to say “subtenant” in Irish
- Irish:
- fothionónta
- English:
- subtenant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FU-hin-oan-tuh” /ˈfˠɔhənʲoːnˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- fothionóntaí (subtenants)
- Genitive singular:
- fothionónta, an fhothionónta (e.g. cearta an fhothionónta, the rights of the subtenant)
- Genitive plural:
- fothionóntaí, na bhfothionóntaí (e.g. cearta na bhfothionóntaí, the subtenants' rights)
What does “fothionónta” mean?
- subtenant
- A person who rents a property or part of one from someone who is themselves a tenant.Also: sublessee, undertenant.
“Fothionónta” with the article
The plural of subtenant in Irish is fothionóntaí. Here is fothionónta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fothionónta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fothionónta, the Irish word for subtenant.
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Subtenant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subtenant?
The Irish for subtenant is fothionónta (pronounced “FU-hin-oan-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fothionóntaí.
How do you pronounce fothionónta in Irish?
Fothionónta is said like “FU-hin-oan-tuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔhənʲoːnˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of subtenant in Irish?
The plural of fothionónta is fothionóntaí; with the article, na fothionóntaí means “the subtenants”. The genitive plural is fothionóntaí, as in cearta na bhfothionóntaí (the subtenants' rights).
Why does fothionónta change to fhothionónta or bhfothionónta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fothionónta becomes m'fhothionónta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfothionónta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tionónta' and 'fothionónta'?
A 'tionónta' rents directly from the landlord, while a 'fothionónta' rents from a 'tionónta'. The prefix 'fo-' means sub- or under-.
