Suitability in Irish (Feiliúnacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for suitability?

The Irish for suitability is feiliúnacht (pronounced “FEL-oo-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “suitability” in Irish

Irish:: feiliúnacht
English:: suitability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FEL-oo-nukht” /ˈfʲɛlʲuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: feiliúnachta, na feiliúnachta (e.g. measúnú feiliúnachta, suitability assessment)

What does “feiliúnacht” mean?

suitability: The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a purpose or person.Also: appropriateness, fitness, aptness.

Other Irish words for suitability: feiliúint (suiting)

“Feiliúnacht” with the article

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

an fheiliúnacht

the suitability

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Feiliúnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using feiliúnacht, the Irish word for suitability.

Ní raibh aon amhras faoi fheiliúnacht an iarrthóra.

There was no doubt about the candidate's suitability.

Scrúdóidh an coiste feiliúnacht an tsuímh.

The committee will examine the suitability of the site.

Tá an fheiliúnacht níos tábhachtaí ná an praghas.

Suitability matters more than price.

Rinneadh tástáil feiliúnachta ar na hábhair.

A suitability test was done on the materials.

Bhí ceisteanna ann faoina feiliúnacht don phost.

There were questions about her suitability for the job.

Braitheann sé ar fheiliúnacht na talún.

It depends on the suitability of the land.

Labhair siad faoi fheiliúnacht an leabhair do pháistí.

They talked about the book's suitability for children.

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Suitability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for suitability?

The Irish for suitability is feiliúnacht (pronounced “FEL-oo-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce feiliúnacht in Irish?

Feiliúnacht is said like “FEL-oo-nukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɛlʲuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does feiliúnacht have a plural?

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

Why does feiliúnacht change to fheiliúnacht or bhfeiliúnacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feiliúnacht becomes m'fheiliúnacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeiliúnacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between feiliúnacht and oiriúnacht?

Both mean suitability; oiriúnacht is more common in official and standard usage, while feiliúnacht is derived from feiliúnach, 'fitting, suitable'.

Suitability in Irish (Feiliúnacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage