HeyRuaHow to say “convenience” in Irish
- Irish:
- áisiúlacht
- English:
- convenience
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-shoo-lukht” /ˈaːʃuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- áisiúlachta, na háisiúlachta (e.g. ar son na háisiúlachta, for the sake of convenience)
What does “áisiúlacht” mean?
- convenience
- The quality of being handy, useful or convenient to use.Also: handiness, usefulness, practicality.
“Áisiúlacht” with the article
Here is áisiúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
an áisiúlacht
the convenience
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Áisiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áisiúlacht, the Irish word for convenience.
Is maith liom áisiúlacht an tsiopa áitiúil.
I like the convenience of the local shop.
Roghnaigh mé an t-árasán mar gheall ar an áisiúlacht.
I chose the flat because of the convenience.
Tá áisiúlacht mhór ag baint leis an bhfón póca.
The mobile phone is very convenient.
Ní fiú an costas an áisiúlacht bhreise.
The extra convenience isn't worth the cost.
Is ar son na háisiúlachta a cheannaím bia réidh.
I buy ready meals for convenience.
Tá áisiúlacht san fhearas nua seo.
This new gadget is handy.
Cuireann siad áisiúlacht roimh chaighdeán.
They put convenience before quality.
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Convenience in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for convenience?
The Irish for convenience is áisiúlacht (pronounced “AW-shoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce áisiúlacht in Irish?
Áisiúlacht is said like “AW-shoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈaːʃuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does áisiúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for áisiúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does áisiúlacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áisiúlacht (the convenience), a háisiúlacht (her convenience), a n-áisiúlacht (their convenience).
How is 'áisiúlacht' related to 'áis'?
'Áis' means a facility or convenience (a thing), 'áisiúil' means handy, and 'áisiúlacht' is the abstract quality of handiness or convenience.
