HeyRuaHow to say “dilemma” in Irish
- Irish:
- aincheist
- English:
- dilemma, perplexing problem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-hyesht” /ˈanʲˌçɛʃtʲ/
- Plural:
- aincheisteanna (dilemmas)
- Genitive singular:
- aincheiste, na haincheiste (e.g. adharca na haincheiste, the horns of the dilemma)
- Genitive plural:
- aincheisteanna, na n-aincheisteanna (e.g. réiteach aincheisteanna, solving dilemmas)
What does “aincheist” mean?
“Aincheist” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dilemma
- A difficult situation in which you must choose between two or more options, none of them good.Also: quandary, predicament, difficult choice.
1 other meaning: perplexing problem
- 2perplexing problem
- A puzzling question or problem that is hard to solve.Also: puzzle, conundrum.
“Aincheist” with the article
The plural of dilemma in Irish is aincheisteanna. Here is aincheist after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aincheist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aincheist, the Irish word for dilemma.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dilemma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dilemma?
The Irish for dilemma is aincheist (pronounced “AN-hyesht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aincheisteanna. Depending on context it can also mean perplexing problem.
How do you pronounce aincheist in Irish?
Aincheist is said like “AN-hyesht” (IPA /ˈanʲˌçɛʃtʲ/).
What is the plural of dilemma in Irish?
The plural of aincheist is aincheisteanna; with the article, na haincheisteanna means “the dilemmas”. The genitive plural is aincheisteanna, as in réiteach aincheisteanna (solving dilemmas).
Does aincheist have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aincheist can mean dilemma or perplexing problem, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aincheist sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aincheist (the dilemma), a haincheist (her dilemma), a n-aincheist (their dilemma), na haincheisteanna (the dilemmas).
How is aincheist different from fadhb?
Fadhb is any problem, while aincheist is specifically a dilemma where you must choose between difficult options. Note the link with ceist, a question.
