HeyRuaHow to say “trustworthiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- iontaofacht
- English:
- trustworthiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-tee-fukht” /ˈuːn̪ˠt̪ˠiːfˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- iontaofachta, na hiontaofachta (e.g. ceist na hiontaofachta, the question of trustworthiness)
What does “iontaofacht” mean?
- trustworthiness
- The quality of being reliable and deserving of trust.Also: reliability, dependability, trustiness.
“Iontaofacht” with the article
Here is iontaofacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Iontaofacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iontaofacht, the Irish word for trustworthiness.
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Trustworthiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trustworthiness?
The Irish for trustworthiness is iontaofacht (pronounced “UN-tee-fukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce iontaofacht in Irish?
Iontaofacht is said like “UN-tee-fukht” (IPA /ˈuːn̪ˠt̪ˠiːfˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does iontaofacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for iontaofacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iontaofacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iontaofacht (the trustworthiness), a hiontaofacht (her trustworthiness), a n-iontaofacht (their trustworthiness).
How is 'iontaofacht' different from 'iontaoibh'?
'Iontaoibh' means trust or confidence placed in someone, while 'iontaofacht' is the quality of deserving that trust, from the adjective 'iontaofa'.
