HeyRuaHow to say “crookedness” in Irish
- Irish:
- camastaíl
- English:
- crookedness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAM-uh-steel” /ˈkaməst̪ˠiːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- camastaíola, na camastaíola (e.g. lucht camastaíola, crooked people, swindlers)
What does “camastaíl” mean?
- crookedness
- Dishonest or deceitful behaviour, such as cheating or trickery.Also: dishonesty, trickery, cheating, deceit, fraud.
Other Irish words for crookedness: caimiléireacht (dishonesty)
“Camastaíl” with the article
Here is camastaíl after the article (an t-alt).
“Camastaíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using camastaíl, the Irish word for crookedness.
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Crookedness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crookedness?
The Irish for crookedness is camastaíl (pronounced “KAM-uh-steel”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce camastaíl in Irish?
Camastaíl is said like “KAM-uh-steel” (IPA /ˈkaməst̪ˠiːlʲ/).
Does camastaíl have a plural?
No plural form is given for camastaíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does camastaíl change to chamastaíl or gcamastaíl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) camastaíl becomes mo chamastaíl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcamastaíl (eclipsis).
How does camastaíl differ from caimiléireacht?
Both mean dishonest dealing; camastaíl stresses crookedness or deviousness in general, while caimiléireacht is more often used for swindling or fraud.
