HeyRuaHow to say “deficiency” in Irish
- Irish:
- easnamh
- English:
- deficiency, deficit, shortcoming
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-nuv” /ˈasˠn̪ˠəw/
- Plural:
- easnaimh (deficiencies)
- Genitive singular:
- easnaimh, an easnaimh (e.g. méid an easnaimh, the size of the deficit)
- Genitive plural:
- easnamh, na n-easnamh (e.g. liosta na n-easnamh, the list of shortcomings)
What does “easnamh” mean?
“Easnamh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deficiency
- A lack or shortage of something that is needed.Also: lack, shortage, want, privation.
2 other meanings: deficit or shortcoming
- 2deficit
- An amount by which money or a quantity falls short of what is required.Also: shortfall, shortage.
- 3shortcoming
- A fault, defect or omission in something or someone.Also: defect, omission, flaw.
“Easnamh” with the article
The plural of deficiency in Irish is easnaimh. Here is easnamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Easnamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easnamh, the Irish word for deficiency.
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Deficiency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deficiency?
The Irish for deficiency is easnamh (pronounced “AS-nuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is easnaimh. Depending on context it can also mean deficit or shortcoming.
How do you pronounce easnamh in Irish?
Easnamh is said like “AS-nuv” (IPA /ˈasˠn̪ˠəw/).
What is the plural of deficiency in Irish?
The plural of easnamh is easnaimh; with the article, na heasnaimh means “the deficiencies”. The genitive plural is easnamh, as in liosta na n-easnamh (the list of shortcomings).
Does easnamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Easnamh can mean deficiency, deficit or shortcoming, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does easnamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-easnamh (the deficiency), a heasnamh (her deficiency), a n-easnamh (their deficiency), na heasnaimh (the deficiencies).
How do I say someone lacks something using easnamh?
Use 'ar': tá easnamh air means he is in want. Compare easpa, which is the more everyday word for lack.
What is the opposite of easnamh in finance?
The opposite of a deficit, easnamh, is a surplus, barrachas.
