HeyRuaHow to say “ambiguity” in Irish
- Irish:
- athbhrí
- English:
- ambiguity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-vree” /ˈahvʲɾʲiː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athbhrí, na hathbhrí (e.g. fadhb na hathbhrí, the problem of ambiguity)
What does “athbhrí” mean?
- ambiguity
- The quality of having more than one possible meaning, especially in words or statements.Also: double meaning, equivocation, ambiguousness.
“Athbhrí” with the article
Here is athbhrí after the article (an t-alt).
an athbhrí
the ambiguity
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Athbhrí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athbhrí, the Irish word for ambiguity.
Tá athbhrí san abairt sin.
That sentence is ambiguous.
Ba chóir an athbhrí a sheachaint sa dlí.
Ambiguity should be avoided in law.
Níl aon athbhrí ina chuid cainte.
There is no ambiguity in what he says.
Chuir an athbhrí mearbhall ar na léitheoirí.
The ambiguity confused the readers.
Bhain an file úsáid as athbhrí d'aon ghnó.
The poet used ambiguity deliberately.
Is cúis aighnis í athbhrí an chonartha.
The ambiguity of the contract is a cause of dispute.
Scríobh sé go soiléir gan athbhrí ar bith.
He wrote clearly without any ambiguity.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ambiguity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ambiguity?
The Irish for ambiguity is athbhrí (pronounced “AH-vree”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce athbhrí in Irish?
Athbhrí is said like “AH-vree” (IPA /ˈahvʲɾʲiː/).
Does athbhrí have a plural?
No plural form is given for athbhrí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athbhrí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athbhrí (the ambiguity), a hathbhrí (her ambiguity), a n-athbhrí (their ambiguity).
What is the difference between 'athbhrí' and 'débhríocht'?
Both mean ambiguity; 'débhríocht' stresses a double meaning, while 'athbhrí' is the more general term for ambiguity in a word or statement.
