HeyRuaHow to say “compulsion” in Irish
- Irish:
- éigeantas
- English:
- compulsion, distress
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gyuhn-tuhs” /ˈeːɟən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- éigeantais, an éigeantais (e.g. faoi bhrú an éigeantais, under the pressure of compulsion)
What does “éigeantas” mean?
“Éigeantas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- compulsion
- The state of being forced or obliged to do something; compulsion or necessity.Also: necessity, obligation, constraint, coercion.
1 other meaning: distress
- 2distress
- A situation of hardship, need or difficulty.Also: hardship, straits, need.
Other Irish words for compulsion: iallach (compulsion)
“Éigeantas” with the article
Here is éigeantas after the article (an t-alt).
“Éigeantas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éigeantas, the Irish word for compulsion.
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Compulsion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compulsion?
The Irish for compulsion is éigeantas (pronounced “AY-gyuhn-tuhs”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean distress.
How do you pronounce éigeantas in Irish?
Éigeantas is said like “AY-gyuhn-tuhs” (IPA /ˈeːɟən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does éigeantas have a plural?
No plural form is given for éigeantas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does éigeantas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éigeantas can mean compulsion or distress, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éigeantas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éigeantas (the compulsion), a héigeantas (her compulsion), a n-éigeantas (their compulsion).
How is éigeantas related to 'ar éigean' and 'éigeantach'?
All come from éigean 'force, necessity': éigeantach means 'compulsory', as in ábhar éigeantach, and éigeantas is the noun 'compulsion'.
