HeyRuaHow to say “bigotry” in Irish
- Irish:
- biogóideacht
- English:
- bigotry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BIG-oh-jukht” /ˈbʲɪɡoːdʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- biogóideachta, na biogóideachta (e.g. fréamhacha na biogóideachta, the roots of bigotry)
What does “biogóideacht” mean?
- bigotry
- Stubborn, intolerant attachment to one's own opinions or beliefs, with hostility towards those who differ.Also: intolerance, prejudice, narrow-mindedness.
“Biogóideacht” with the article
Here is biogóideacht after the article (an t-alt).
an bhiogóideacht
the bigotry
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Biogóideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using biogóideacht, the Irish word for bigotry.
Níl áit ar bith don bhiogóideacht inár sochaí.
There is no place for bigotry in our society.
Cáineadh an bhiogóideacht a bhí san óráid.
The bigotry in the speech was condemned.
Is fuath léi biogóideacht de gach saghas.
She hates bigotry of every kind.
Tá biogóideacht reiligiúnach fós ina fadhb.
Religious bigotry is still a problem.
Throid sé i gcoinne na biogóideachta ar feadh a shaoil.
He fought against bigotry all his life.
Bhí blas na biogóideachta ar a chuid cainte.
His talk had a tinge of bigotry.
Ní féidir biogóideacht a leigheas gan oideachas.
Bigotry cannot be cured without education.
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Bigotry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bigotry?
The Irish for bigotry is biogóideacht (pronounced “BIG-oh-jukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce biogóideacht in Irish?
Biogóideacht is said like “BIG-oh-jukht” (IPA /ˈbʲɪɡoːdʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does biogóideacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for biogóideacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does biogóideacht change to bhiogóideacht or mbiogóideacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) biogóideacht becomes mo bhiogóideacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbiogóideacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for a bigot?
A bigot is 'biogóid', and 'biogóideacht' is the abstract noun for bigotry.
