Worth in Irish (Fiúntas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for worth?

The Irish for worth is fiúntas (pronounced “FOON-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean decency.

Q: Does fiúntas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fiúntas can mean worth or decency, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “worth” in Irish

Irish:: fiúntas
English:: worth, decency
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FOON-tuss” /ˈfʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fiúntais, an fhiúntais (e.g. duine fiúntais, a person of worth)

What does “fiúntas” mean?

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

worth: The value or merit that something or someone has.Also: merit, value, worthiness.

1 other meaning: decency

2decency: Good character in a person: generosity, decency or honourable behaviour.Also: generosity, excellence, worthiness.

Other Irish words for worth: fiú (worth), luach (value)

“Fiúntas” with the article

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

an fiúntas

the worth

No change after an

“Fiúntas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fiúntas, the Irish word for worth.

Níl mórán fiúntais sa phlean sin.

There isn't much merit in that plan.

Tá fiúntas mór san obair a rinne sí.

The work she did has great value.

Thuig gach duine fiúntas an tionscadail.

Everyone understood the worth of the project.

Is fear fiúntais é, gan amhras.

He's a decent man, no doubt about it.

Ní fheicim aon fhiúntas san argóint sin.

I see no merit in that argument.

Chruthaigh sí a fiúntas dóibh.

She proved her worth to them.

Is ar a fhiúntas féin a mheasfar an leabhar.

The book will be judged on its own merit.

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Worth in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for worth?

The Irish for worth is fiúntas (pronounced “FOON-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean decency.

How do you pronounce fiúntas in Irish?

Fiúntas is said like “FOON-tuss” (IPA /ˈfʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).

Does fiúntas have a plural?

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

Does fiúntas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fiúntas can mean worth or decency, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fiúntas change to fhiúntas or bhfiúntas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiúntas becomes m'fhiúntas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiúntas (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'fiúntas' and 'luach'?

'Luach' is usually value or price in a measurable sense, while 'fiúntas' is worth or merit, often moral or qualitative. 'Fiúntach' is the related adjective meaning worthy or decent.

Worth in Irish (Fiúntas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage