Vesting in Irish (Dílsiú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for vesting?

The Irish for vesting is dílsiú (pronounced “DEEL-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean appropriation.

Q: Does dílsiú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dílsiú can mean vesting or appropriation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “vesting” in Irish

Irish:: dílsiú
English:: vesting, appropriation
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: dílsigh, to vest (ag dílsiú, vesting)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “DEEL-shoo” /ˈdʲiːlʲʃuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dílsithe, an dílsithe (e.g. ordú dílsithe, vesting order)

What does “dílsiú” mean?

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

vesting: The verbal noun of 'dílsigh': the legal act of giving ownership or rights in property to a person or body.Also: vest, vesting of property, conferring ownership.

1 other meaning: appropriation

2appropriation: The act of making something one's own or assigning it as someone's property.Also: assignment, making over.

“Dílsiú” as a verbal noun

After ag, dílsiú means vesting: it is the verbal noun of the verb dílsigh (to vest). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

dílsiúverbal noun

ag dílsiúvesting

“Dílsiú” with the article

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

an dílsiú

the vesting

No change after an

“Dílsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dílsiú, the Irish word for vesting.

Rinneadh dílsiú na talún anuraidh.

The vesting of the land took place last year.

Tá an dílsiú le críochnú roimh an Nollaig.

The vesting is to be completed before Christmas.

Fuair an chomhairle ordú dílsithe ón gcúirt.

The council got a vesting order from the court.

Bhí moill ar dhílsiú an tí.

There was a delay in vesting the house.

Cuireadh dlíodóir i mbun an dílsithe.

A solicitor was put in charge of the vesting.

Is cúrsa dlí é dílsiú maoine.

The vesting of property is a legal matter.

Tar éis an dílsithe ba leis an stát an fheirm.

After the vesting the farm belonged to the state.

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Vesting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for vesting?

The Irish for vesting is dílsiú (pronounced “DEEL-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean appropriation.

How do you pronounce dílsiú in Irish?

Dílsiú is said like “DEEL-shoo” (IPA /ˈdʲiːlʲʃuː/).

Does dílsiú have a plural?

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

Does dílsiú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Dílsiú can mean vesting or appropriation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does dílsiú change to dhílsiú or ndílsiú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dílsiú becomes mo dhílsiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndílsiú (eclipsis).

What verb is 'dílsiú' from?

It is the verbal noun of 'dílsigh' (vest, make over), related to 'dílis' (own, proper) and 'dílseacht' (loyalty).

Vesting in Irish (Dílsiú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage