HeyRuaHow to say “validity” in Irish
- Irish:
- bailíocht
- English:
- validity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-ee-ukht” /ˈbˠalʲiː(ə)xt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bailíochta, na bailíochta (e.g. tréimhse bhailíochta, period of validity)
What does “bailíocht” mean?
- validity
- The state of being legally or officially valid, or of being logically sound.Also: legal validity, soundness, effectiveness.
“Bailíocht” with the article
Here is bailíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an bhailíocht
the validity
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Bailíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bailíocht, the Irish word for validity.
Tá amhras orm faoi bhailíocht an chonartha.
I have doubts about the validity of the contract.
Cheistigh an dlíodóir bailíocht an uachta.
The lawyer questioned the validity of the will.
Níl aon bhailíocht ag an argóint sin.
That argument has no validity.
Cén tréimhse bhailíochta atá ag an ticéad?
How long is the ticket valid for?
Dhearbhaigh an chúirt bailíocht an phósta.
The court confirmed the validity of the marriage.
Rachaidh bailíocht do phas in éag go luath.
Your passport's validity will expire soon.
Ní raibh aon cheist faoi bhailíocht an toghcháin.
There was no question about the validity of the election.
Other nouns in Irish
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Validity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for validity?
The Irish for validity is bailíocht (pronounced “BAL-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bailíocht in Irish?
Bailíocht is said like “BAL-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠalʲiː(ə)xt̪ˠ/).
Does bailíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bailíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bailíocht change to bhailíocht or mbailíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bailíocht becomes mo bhailíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbailíocht (eclipsis).
Is 'bailíocht' related to 'bailí'?
Yes, 'bailíocht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'bailí' (valid), as in 'ticéad bailí' (a valid ticket).
