HeyRuaHow to say “abstinence” in Irish
- Irish:
- abstanaid
- English:
- abstinence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AB-stuh-nidj” /ˈabˠsˠt̪ˠən̪ˠədʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- abstanaide, na habstanaide (e.g. lá abstanaide, day of abstinence)
What does “abstanaid” mean?
- abstinence
- The practice of going without something, especially certain food or alcohol, often for religious reasons.Also: abstaining, fasting, self-denial.
“Abstanaid” with the article
Here is abstanaid after the article (an t-alt).
an abstanaid
the abstinence
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Abstanaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using abstanaid, the Irish word for abstinence.
Is lá abstanaide í an Aoine.
Friday is a day of abstinence.
Bhí abstanaid dhian ann fadó sa Charghas.
There was strict abstinence long ago during Lent.
Cleachtann sé abstanaid ó fheoil.
He practises abstinence from meat.
Labhair an sagart faoin abstanaid.
The priest spoke about abstinence.
Ní raibh an abstanaid éasca di.
Abstinence was not easy for her.
Is cuid den chreideamh í an abstanaid.
Abstinence is part of the faith.
Bhí rialacha abstanaide ann sa seanam.
There were rules of abstinence in olden times.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Abstinence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abstinence?
The Irish for abstinence is abstanaid (pronounced “AB-stuh-nidj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce abstanaid in Irish?
Abstanaid is said like “AB-stuh-nidj” (IPA /ˈabˠsˠt̪ˠən̪ˠədʲ/).
Does abstanaid have a plural?
No plural form is given for abstanaid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does abstanaid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an abstanaid (the abstinence), a habstanaid (her abstinence), a n-abstanaid (their abstinence).
What is the difference between abstanaid and troscadh?
Abstanaid is abstaining from certain foods such as meat, while troscadh means fasting, eating little or nothing.
