HeyRuaHow to say “despair” in Irish
- Irish:
- éadóchasacht
- English:
- despair
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-doh-khuss-ukht” /ˈeːd̪ˠoːxəsˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- éadóchasachta, na héadóchasachta (e.g. mothúchán éadóchasachta, a feeling of despair)
What does “éadóchasacht” mean?
- despair
- The state of having lost all hope; hopelessness.Also: hopelessness, desperation, despondency.
Other Irish words for despair: éadóchas (despair)
“Éadóchasacht” with the article
Here is éadóchasacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Éadóchasacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éadóchasacht, the Irish word for despair.
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Despair in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for despair?
The Irish for despair is éadóchasacht (pronounced “AY-doh-khuss-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éadóchasacht in Irish?
Éadóchasacht is said like “AY-doh-khuss-ukht” (IPA /ˈeːd̪ˠoːxəsˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does éadóchasacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for éadóchasacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éadóchasacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éadóchasacht (the despair), a héadóchasacht (her despair), a n-éadóchasacht (their despair).
What is the difference between éadóchasacht and éadóchas?
Both mean despair; éadóchas is the more common word, while éadóchasacht stresses the state or quality of being hopeless (from the adjective éadóchasach).
