HeyRuaHow to say “causality” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúisíocht
- English:
- causality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-shee-ukht” /ˈkuːʃiːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cúisíochta, na cúisíochta (e.g. prionsabal na cúisíochta, the principle of causality)
What does “cúisíocht” mean?
- causality
- The relationship between a cause and its effect; the principle that things happen because of causes.Also: causation, cause and effect.
“Cúisíocht” with the article
Here is cúisíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an chúisíocht
the causality
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cúisíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúisíocht, the Irish word for causality.
Is coincheap tábhachtach san fhealsúnacht í an chúisíocht.
Causality is an important concept in philosophy.
Ní hionann comhghaol agus cúisíocht.
Correlation is not the same as causation.
Phléigh an léachtóir prionsabal na cúisíochta inné.
The lecturer discussed the principle of causality yesterday.
Tá ceist na cúisíochta casta go leor.
The question of causality is quite complex.
Níl aon chruthúnas ar chúisíocht sa staidéar seo.
There is no proof of causation in this study.
Scríobh sé aiste faoin gcúisíocht.
He wrote an essay about causality.
Creideann sí go láidir sa chúisíocht.
She believes strongly in causality.
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Causality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for causality?
The Irish for causality is cúisíocht (pronounced “KOO-shee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cúisíocht in Irish?
Cúisíocht is said like “KOO-shee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkuːʃiːəxt̪/).
Does cúisíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cúisíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cúisíocht change to chúisíocht or gcúisíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúisíocht becomes mo chúisíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúisíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'cúisíocht' related to 'cúis'?
'Cúisíocht' (causality) is formed from 'cúis' (cause, reason), so it refers to the relation of causes to effects rather than to a single cause.
