HeyRuaHow to say “trust” in Irish
- Irish:
- iontaobhas
- English:
- trust, trust (legal)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-tee-wus” /ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠiːwəsˠ/
- Plural:
- iontaobhais (trusts)
- Genitive singular:
- iontaobhais, an iontaobhais (e.g. cistí an iontaobhais, the funds of the trust)
- Genitive plural:
- iontaobhas, na n-iontaobhas (e.g. rialú na n-iontaobhas, the regulation of the trusts)
What does “iontaobhas” mean?
“Iontaobhas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trust
- Confidence or reliance placed in someone or something.Also: confidence, reliance.
“Iontaobhas” with the article
The plural of trust in Irish is iontaobhais. Here is iontaobhas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iontaobhas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iontaobhas, the Irish word for trust.
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Trust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trust?
The Irish for trust is iontaobhas (pronounced “IN-tee-wus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iontaobhais. Depending on context it can also mean trust (legal).
How do you pronounce iontaobhas in Irish?
Iontaobhas is said like “IN-tee-wus” (IPA /ˈiːn̪ˠt̪ˠiːwəsˠ/).
What is the plural of trust in Irish?
The plural of iontaobhas is iontaobhais; with the article, na hiontaobhais means “the trusts”. The genitive plural is iontaobhas, as in rialú na n-iontaobhas (the regulation of the trusts).
Does iontaobhas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iontaobhas can mean trust or trust (legal), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iontaobhas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iontaobhas (the trust), a hiontaobhas (her trust), a n-iontaobhas (their trust), na hiontaobhais (the trusts).
What is the difference between iontaobhas and muinín?
Muinín is the everyday word for confidence or trust in someone, while iontaobhas is more formal and is the usual term for a legal trust, as in Iontaobhas Náisiúnta.
