Suitability in Irish (Feiliúntas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for suitability?

The Irish for suitability is feiliúntas (pronounced “FEL-oo-uhn-tuhs”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “suitability” in Irish

Irish:: feiliúntas
English:: suitability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FEL-oo-uhn-tuhs” /ˈfʲɛlʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: feiliúntais, an fheiliúntais (e.g. measúnú feiliúntais, suitability assessment)

What does “feiliúntas” mean?

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

Other Irish words for suitability: feiliúint (suiting)

“Feiliúntas” with the article

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

an feiliúntas

the suitability

No change after an

“Feiliúntas” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Ní raibh aon amhras faoina fheiliúntas don phost.

There was no doubt about his suitability for the job.

Rinneadh measúnú ar fheiliúntas an tsuímh.

The suitability of the site was assessed.

Tá feiliúntas an fhoirgnimh á scrúdú fós.

The building's suitability is still being examined.

Labhair an bord faoi fheiliúntas na n-iarrthóirí.

The board spoke about the candidates' suitability.

Is é an feiliúntas an rud is tábhachtaí.

Suitability is the most important thing.

Bhí ceist ann faoi fheiliúntas an ábhair do pháistí.

There was a question about the material's suitability for children.

Caithfear tuarascáil feiliúntais a ullmhú.

A suitability report will have to be prepared.

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Suitability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for suitability?

The Irish for suitability is feiliúntas (pronounced “FEL-oo-uhn-tuhs”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce feiliúntas in Irish?

Feiliúntas is said like “FEL-oo-uhn-tuhs” (IPA /ˈfʲɛlʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).

Does feiliúntas have a plural?

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

Why does feiliúntas change to fheiliúntas or bhfeiliúntas?

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

What is the difference between feiliúntas and oiriúnacht?

Both mean suitability; oiriúnacht is the more common word, while feiliúntas comes from the verb feil, to suit.

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