HeyRuaHow to say “avoidance” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachaint
- English:
- avoidance, avoiding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- seachain, to avoid (ag seachaint, avoiding)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-int” /ˈʃaxənʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- seachanta, na seachanta
What does “seachaint” mean?
“Seachaint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- avoidance
- The act of avoiding or keeping away from something or someone; the verbal noun of the verb seachain.Also: avoiding, shunning, evasion, keeping away.
1 other meaning: avoiding
- 2avoiding
- Taking care to prevent or escape something unwanted, such as danger or a mistake.Also: prevention, steering clear.
“Seachaint” as a verbal noun
After ag, seachaint means avoiding: it is the verbal noun of the verb seachain (to avoid). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Seachaint” with the article
Here is seachaint after the article (an t-alt).
“Seachaint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachaint, the Irish word for avoidance.
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Avoidance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for avoidance?
The Irish for avoidance is seachaint (pronounced “SHAKH-int”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean avoiding.
How do you pronounce seachaint in Irish?
Seachaint is said like “SHAKH-int” (IPA /ˈʃaxənʲtʲ/).
Does seachaint have a plural?
No plural form is given for seachaint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does seachaint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seachaint can mean avoidance or avoiding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seachaint change to sheachaint?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachaint. After ár (our) it stays ár seachaint, because s does not take eclipsis.
What does the saying 'Is fearr seachaint ná leigheas' mean?
It means 'prevention is better than cure', literally 'avoidance is better than healing'.
How do I say 'avoiding something' with seachaint?
Use ag seachaint with the genitive of the object, e.g. 'ag seachaint na trioblóide', avoiding the trouble.
