Suitability in Irish (Oiriúnacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for suitability?

The Irish for suitability is oiriúnacht (pronounced “IR-oo-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean convenience.

Q: Does oiriúnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Oiriúnacht can mean suitability or convenience, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “suitability” in Irish

Irish:: oiriúnacht
English:: suitability, convenience
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “IR-oo-nukht” /ˈɛɾʲuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

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

What does “oiriúnacht” mean?

“Oiriúnacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

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

1 other meaning: convenience

2convenience: Suitable conditions or facilities that make something easy or possible.Also: facility, suitable conditions.

Other Irish words for suitability: feiliúint (suiting)

“Oiriúnacht” with the article

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

an oiriúnacht

the suitability

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Oiriúnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Ní raibh aon amhras faoi oiriúnacht an iarrthóra.

There was no doubt about the candidate's suitability.

Beidh siad ag scrúdú oiriúnacht an tsuímh.

They will be examining the suitability of the site.

Rinneadh tástáil oiriúnachta ar na hiarratasóirí go léir.

All the applicants were given a suitability test.

Tá oiriúnacht na talún don churadóireacht go maith.

The land is well suited to tillage.

Bhí amhras orm faoina oiriúnacht don phost.

I had doubts about his fitness for the job.

Is í an oiriúnacht an rud is tábhachtaí anseo.

Suitability is the most important thing here.

Labhair sí faoi oiriúnacht an leabhair do pháistí.

She spoke 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 oiriúnacht (pronounced “IR-oo-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean convenience.

How do you pronounce oiriúnacht in Irish?

Oiriúnacht is said like “IR-oo-nukht” (IPA /ˈɛɾʲuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does oiriúnacht have a plural?

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

Does oiriúnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Oiriúnacht can mean suitability or convenience, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does oiriúnacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oiriúnacht (the suitability), a hoiriúnacht (her suitability), a n-oiriúnacht (their suitability).

How is 'oiriúnacht' different from 'oiriúint'?

'Oiriúnacht' is the abstract quality of suitability, while 'oiriúint' is the verbal noun of 'oiriúnaigh', meaning suiting or fitting, and can also mean suitable equipment.

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