Suitability in Irish (Fóirsteanacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for suitability?

The Irish for suitability is fóirsteanacht (pronounced “FOR-shtyan-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “suitability” in Irish

Irish:: fóirsteanacht
English:: suitability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FOR-shtyan-ukht” /ˈfoːɾʲʃtʲənəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fóirsteanachta, na fóirsteanachta (e.g. tástáil fóirsteanachta, suitability test)

What does “fóirsteanacht” mean?

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

Other Irish words for suitability: feiliúint (suiting)

“Fóirsteanacht” with the article

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

an fhóirsteanacht

the suitability

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fóirsteanacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Ní raibh aon amhras faoi fhóirsteanacht an iarrthóra.

There was no doubt about the candidate's suitability.

Scrúdaigh siad fóirsteanacht an tsuímh don scoil nua.

They examined the suitability of the site for the new school.

Is í an fhóirsteanacht an rud is tábhachtaí.

Suitability is the most important thing.

Rinneadh measúnú fóirsteanachta ar gach iarratas.

A suitability assessment was done on every application.

Bhí ceist ann faoina fóirsteanacht don phost.

There was a question about her suitability for the job.

Tá fóirsteanacht na talún don fheirmeoireacht go maith.

The land's suitability for farming is good.

Labhair an bord faoi fhóirsteanacht an phlean.

The board talked about the suitability of the plan.

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Suitability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for suitability?

The Irish for suitability is fóirsteanacht (pronounced “FOR-shtyan-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fóirsteanacht in Irish?

Fóirsteanacht is said like “FOR-shtyan-ukht” (IPA /ˈfoːɾʲʃtʲənəxt̪/).

Does fóirsteanacht have a plural?

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

Why does fóirsteanacht change to fhóirsteanacht or bhfóirsteanacht?

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

What is the difference between fóirsteanacht and oiriúnacht?

Both mean suitability; oiriúnacht is the more common word in official use, while fóirsteanacht comes from the adjective fóirsteanach, suitable.

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