HeyRuaHow to say “ambivalence” in Irish
- Irish:
- défhiús
- English:
- ambivalence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-oosh” /ˈdʲeːuːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- défhiúis, an défhiúis (e.g. staid défhiúis, a state of ambivalence)
What does “défhiús” mean?
- ambivalence
- The state of having two opposing feelings or values at the same time, especially in psychology.Also: mixed feelings, conflicting feelings.
“Défhiús” with the article
Here is défhiús after the article (an t-alt).
an défhiús
the ambivalence
No change after an
“Défhiús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using défhiús, the Irish word for ambivalence.
Bhí défhiús ina chuid mothúchán i leith an phlean.
His feelings towards the plan were ambivalent.
Is coincheap síceolaíochta é an défhiús.
Ambivalence is a psychological concept.
Mhothaigh sí défhiús faoin bpost nua.
She felt ambivalent about the new job.
Labhair an síceolaí faoi chúiseanna an défhiúis.
The psychologist spoke about the causes of the ambivalence.
Tá défhiús le brath sa dán seo.
Ambivalence can be sensed in this poem.
Ní féidir liom mo dhéfhiús a cheilt.
I can't hide my ambivalence.
Bhí an pobal i ndéfhiús faoin reifreann.
The public was ambivalent about the referendum.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ambivalence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ambivalence?
The Irish for ambivalence is défhiús (pronounced “DAY-oosh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce défhiús in Irish?
Défhiús is said like “DAY-oosh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːuːsˠ/).
Does défhiús have a plural?
No plural form is given for défhiús in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does défhiús change to dhéfhiús or ndéfhiús?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) défhiús becomes mo dhéfhiús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndéfhiús (eclipsis).
Is défhiús the same as débhrí?
No. Défhiús means ambivalence of feeling or value, while débhrí means ambiguity, a double meaning in words.
