HeyRuaHow to say “absence” in Irish
- Irish:
- asláithreacht
- English:
- absence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-law-hrukht” /ˈasˌlˠaːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- asláithreachta, na hasláithreachta (e.g. cúis na hasláithreachta, the reason for the absence)
What does “asláithreacht” mean?
- absence
- The state of not being present at a place where you are expected, such as work, school or a meeting.Also: absenteeism, non-attendance, non-presence.
“Asláithreacht” with the article
Here is asláithreacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Asláithreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using asláithreacht, the Irish word for absence.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Absence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for absence?
The Irish for absence is asláithreacht (pronounced “AS-law-hrukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce asláithreacht in Irish?
Asláithreacht is said like “AS-law-hrukht” (IPA /ˈasˌlˠaːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does asláithreacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for asláithreacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does asláithreacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an asláithreacht (the absence), a hasláithreacht (her absence), a n-asláithreacht (their absence).
How is asláithreacht different from éagmais?
Asláithreacht is the formal word for not being present, e.g. at school or work, while éagmais suggests missing someone, as in in éagmais a athar, in his father's absence.
What is the opposite of asláithreacht?
The opposite is láithreacht, presence; asláithreacht is formed from it with the prefix as-.
