Viability in Irish (Inmharthanacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for viability?

The Irish for viability is inmharthanacht (pronounced “IN-war-han-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “viability” in Irish

Irish:: inmharthanacht
English:: viability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “IN-war-han-ukht” /ˈɪnʲˌwaɾˠhənˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: inmharthanachta, na hinmharthanachta (e.g. measúnú na hinmharthanachta, the assessment of viability)

What does “inmharthanacht” mean?

viability: The quality of being able to survive, last or work successfully, such as a plan, business or living thing.Also: feasibility, sustainability, ability to survive.

“Inmharthanacht” with the article

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

an inmharthanacht

the viability

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Inmharthanacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using inmharthanacht, the Irish word for viability.

Tá amhras orm faoi inmharthanacht an phlean.

I have doubts about the viability of the plan.

Rinneadh staidéar inmharthanachta ar an tionscadal.

A feasibility study was done on the project.

Is í an inmharthanacht an cheist mhór anois.

Viability is the big question now.

Tá inmharthanacht an chomhlachta i mbaol.

The company's viability is at risk.

Bhí imní orthu faoi inmharthanacht na feirme.

They were worried about the viability of the farm.

Ní léir go bhfuil inmharthanacht sa scéim.

It is not clear that the scheme is viable.

Cuireann an deontas le hinmharthanacht na scoile.

The grant adds to the school's viability.

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Viability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for viability?

The Irish for viability is inmharthanacht (pronounced “IN-war-han-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce inmharthanacht in Irish?

Inmharthanacht is said like “IN-war-han-ukht” (IPA /ˈɪnʲˌwaɾˠhənˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does inmharthanacht have a plural?

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

Why does inmharthanacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an inmharthanacht (the viability), a hinmharthanacht (her viability), a n-inmharthanacht (their viability).

How is 'inmharthanacht' different from 'indéantacht'?

'Inmharthanacht' is viability, the ability to survive or keep going, while 'indéantacht' is feasibility, whether something can be done at all.

Viability in Irish (Inmharthanacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage