HeyRuaHow to say “transferability” in Irish
- Irish:
- inaistritheacht
- English:
- transferability
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-ash-tri-hukht” /ˈɪnˌaʃtʲɾʲɪhəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- inaistritheachta, na hinaistritheachta (e.g. ceist na hinaistritheachta, the question of transferability)
What does “inaistritheacht” mean?
- transferability
- The quality of being able to be transferred or moved from one person, place or use to another.Also: portability, transferable quality.
“Inaistritheacht” with the article
Here is inaistritheacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Inaistritheacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inaistritheacht, the Irish word for transferability.
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Transferability in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transferability?
The Irish for transferability is inaistritheacht (pronounced “IN-ash-tri-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce inaistritheacht in Irish?
Inaistritheacht is said like “IN-ash-tri-hukht” (IPA /ˈɪnˌaʃtʲɾʲɪhəxt̪/).
Does inaistritheacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for inaistritheacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does inaistritheacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an inaistritheacht (the transferability), a hinaistritheacht (her transferability), a n-inaistritheacht (their transferability).
Which adjective is inaistritheacht formed from?
It comes from the adjective inaistrithe, 'transferable', itself from the verb aistrigh, 'transfer, translate'.
