HeyRuaHow to say “bias” in Irish
- Irish:
- claontacht
- English:
- bias, inclination
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAYN-tukht” /ˈkl̪ˠeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- claontachtaí (biases)
- Genitive singular:
- claontachta, na claontachta (e.g. cúiseanna na claontachta, the causes of the bias)
- Genitive plural:
- claontachtaí, na gclaontachtaí (e.g. foinsí na gclaontachtaí, the sources of the biases)
What does “claontacht” mean?
“Claontacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bias
- A tendency to favour one side or view unfairly over another.Also: partiality, prejudice, leaning.
1 other meaning: inclination
- 2inclination
- A natural tendency or leaning towards something, often towards wrongdoing.Also: tendency, propensity, perversity.
“Claontacht” with the article
The plural of bias in Irish is claontachtaí. Here is claontacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Claontacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claontacht, the Irish word for bias.
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Bias in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bias?
The Irish for bias is claontacht (pronounced “KLAYN-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is claontachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean inclination.
How do you pronounce claontacht in Irish?
Claontacht is said like “KLAYN-tukht” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of bias in Irish?
The plural of claontacht is claontachtaí; with the article, na claontachtaí means “the biases”. The genitive plural is claontachtaí, as in foinsí na gclaontachtaí (the sources of the biases).
Does claontacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Claontacht can mean bias or inclination, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does claontacht change to chlaontacht or gclaontacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claontacht becomes mo chlaontacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaontacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between claontacht and claonadh?
Claonadh is the general word for a slant, tendency or inclination (also the verbal noun of claon), while claontacht stresses partiality or bias as a quality.
