HeyRuaHow to say “cowardice” in Irish
- Irish:
- claidhreacht
- English:
- cowardice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLY-ruh-khth” /ˈklˠəiɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- claidhreachta, na claidhreachta (e.g. comhartha claidhreachta, a sign of cowardice)
What does “claidhreacht” mean?
- cowardice
- The quality of being a coward, lacking courage in the face of danger or difficulty.Also: cowardliness, faint-heartedness, timidity.
“Claidhreacht” with the article
Here is claidhreacht after the article (an t-alt).
an chlaidhreacht
the cowardice
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Claidhreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using claidhreacht, the Irish word for cowardice.
Ní claidhreacht é sin ach ciall.
That isn't cowardice, it's sense.
Cuireadh claidhreacht ina leith.
He was accused of cowardice.
Bhí náire air faoina chlaidhreacht féin.
He was ashamed of his own cowardice.
Ba í an chlaidhreacht a chuir ar a theitheadh é.
It was cowardice that made him run away.
Níl aon rian claidhreachta ann.
There isn't a trace of cowardice in him.
Is gníomh claidhreachta é duine a bhualadh ón gcúl.
Hitting someone from behind is an act of cowardice.
Ná bíodh claidhreacht ort, labhair amach.
Don't be cowardly, speak up.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cowardice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cowardice?
The Irish for cowardice is claidhreacht (pronounced “KLY-ruh-khth”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce claidhreacht in Irish?
Claidhreacht is said like “KLY-ruh-khth” (IPA /ˈklˠəiɾʲəxt̪/).
Does claidhreacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for claidhreacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does claidhreacht change to chlaidhreacht or gclaidhreacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) claidhreacht becomes mo chlaidhreacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclaidhreacht (eclipsis).
How is 'claidhreacht' related to 'claidhre'?
'Claidhre' means a coward, and 'claidhreacht' is the abstract noun for cowardice. 'Meatacht' is a common synonym.
