HeyRuaHow to say “dependence” in Irish
- Irish:
- spleáchas
- English:
- dependence, subservience, flattery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPLAW-khus” /ˈsˠpʲlʲaːxəsˠ/
- Plural:
- spleáchais (dependences)
- Genitive singular:
- spleáchais, an spleáchais (e.g. leibhéal an spleáchais, the level of dependence)
- Genitive plural:
- spleáchas, na spleáchas (e.g. cineálacha na spleáchas, the kinds of the dependencies)
What does “spleáchas” mean?
“Spleáchas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dependence
- The state of relying on someone or something else for support.Also: reliance, dependency.
2 other meanings: subservience or flattery
- 2subservience
- Excessive willingness to obey or please others; servility.Also: servility, obsequiousness.
- 3flattery
- Fawning praise given to win someone's favour.Also: fawning, sycophancy.
Other Irish words for dependence: brath (dependence), brath (reliance), tuilleamaí (dependence), andúil (addiction)
“Spleáchas” with the article
The plural of dependence in Irish is spleáchais. Here is spleáchas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spleáchas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spleáchas, the Irish word for dependence.
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Dependence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dependence?
The Irish for dependence is spleáchas (pronounced “SPLAW-khus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spleáchais. Depending on context it can also mean subservience or flattery.
How do you pronounce spleáchas in Irish?
Spleáchas is said like “SPLAW-khus” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲlʲaːxəsˠ/).
What is the plural of dependence in Irish?
The plural of spleáchas is spleáchais; with the article, na spleáchais means “the dependences”. The genitive plural is spleáchas, as in cineálacha na spleáchas (the kinds of the dependencies).
Does spleáchas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spleáchas can mean dependence, subservience or flattery, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'independence' in Irish?
Add the prefix neamh-: neamhspleáchas means independence, as in Lá an Neamhspleáchais, Independence Day.
What preposition follows spleáchas?
Use ar: spleáchas ar dhuine, dependence on someone, matching the adjective spleách ar.
