HeyRuaHow to say “ambiguity” in Irish
- Irish:
- débhríocht
- English:
- ambiguity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-vree-ukht” /ˈdʲeːvʲɾʲiəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- débhríochta, na débhríochta (e.g. fadhb na débhríochta, the problem of ambiguity)
What does “débhríocht” mean?
- ambiguity
- The quality of having two or more possible meanings, so that something can be understood in different ways.Also: double meaning, equivocation, ambivalence.
“Débhríocht” with the article
Here is débhríocht after the article (an t-alt).
an débhríocht
the ambiguity
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Débhríocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using débhríocht, the Irish word for ambiguity.
Tá débhríocht san abairt sin.
That sentence is ambiguous.
Ba cheart an débhríocht a sheachaint i ndlí.
Ambiguity should be avoided in law.
Níl aon débhríocht ina chuid focal.
There's no ambiguity in his words.
Bhain an file úsáid as débhríocht d'aon ghnó.
The poet used ambiguity deliberately.
Is cúis mhearbhaill í an débhríocht seo.
This ambiguity is a cause of confusion.
Scríobh sé an conradh gan débhríocht ar bith.
He wrote the contract without any ambiguity.
Labhair an múinteoir faoi chontúirt na débhríochta.
The teacher spoke about the danger of 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 débhríocht (pronounced “DAY-vree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce débhríocht in Irish?
Débhríocht is said like “DAY-vree-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲeːvʲɾʲiəxt̪ˠ/).
Does débhríocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for débhríocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does débhríocht change to dhébhríocht or ndébhríocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) débhríocht becomes mo dhébhríocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndébhríocht (eclipsis).
How do I say something is ambiguous in Irish?
Use the adjective 'débhríoch', as in 'Tá an abairt débhríoch', or say 'Tá débhríocht ann'.
