Cyberbullying in Irish (Cibearbhulaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for cyberbullying?

The Irish for cyberbullying is cibearbhulaíocht (pronounced “KIB-er-vul-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “cyberbullying” in Irish

Irish:: cibearbhulaíocht
English:: cyberbullying
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KIB-er-vul-ee-ukht” /ˈcɪbʲəɾˌwʊlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cibearbhulaíochta, na cibearbhulaíochta (e.g. íospartach cibearbhulaíochta, victim of cyberbullying)

What does “cibearbhulaíocht” mean?

cyberbullying: Bullying carried out online, by phone, social media or other electronic means.Also: online bullying, internet bullying, cyber bullying.

“Cibearbhulaíocht” with the article

Here is cibearbhulaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an chibearbhulaíocht

the cyberbullying

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cibearbhulaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cibearbhulaíocht, the Irish word for cyberbullying.

Is fadhb mhór í an chibearbhulaíocht i measc daoine óga.

Cyberbullying is a big problem among young people.

Labhair an múinteoir linn faoi chibearbhulaíocht inniu.

The teacher spoke to us about cyberbullying today.

Tá polasaí frithbhulaíochta agus cibearbhulaíochta ag an scoil.

The school has an anti-bullying and cyberbullying policy.

Ní ghlacfar le cibearbhulaíocht ar bith anseo.

No cyberbullying will be tolerated here.

Bhí sí ina híospartach cibearbhulaíochta ar feadh bliana.

She was a victim of cyberbullying for a year.

Tuairiscigh an chibearbhulaíocht do thuismitheoir nó do mhúinteoir.

Report the cyberbullying to a parent or teacher.

Tá an chibearbhulaíocht ag dul i méid ar na meáin shóisialta.

Cyberbullying is increasing on social media.

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Cyberbullying in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cyberbullying?

The Irish for cyberbullying is cibearbhulaíocht (pronounced “KIB-er-vul-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cibearbhulaíocht in Irish?

Cibearbhulaíocht is said like “KIB-er-vul-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈcɪbʲəɾˌwʊlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does cibearbhulaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for cibearbhulaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cibearbhulaíocht change to chibearbhulaíocht or gcibearbhulaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cibearbhulaíocht becomes mo chibearbhulaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcibearbhulaíocht (eclipsis).

How is 'cibearbhulaíocht' different from 'bulaíocht'?

'Bulaíocht' is bullying in general, while 'cibearbhulaíocht' is bullying done online or through electronic devices.

Cyberbullying in Irish (Cibearbhulaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage