HeyRuaHow to say “disagreement” in Irish
- Irish:
- easaontú
- English:
- disagreement, dissension
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- easaontaigh, to disagree (ag easaontú, disagreeing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-een-too” /ˈasˌiːn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- easaontuithe (disagreements)
- Genitive singular:
- easaontaithe, an easaontaithe (e.g. cúis an easaontaithe, the cause of the disagreement)
- Genitive plural:
- easaontuithe, na n-easaontuithe (e.g. réiteach easaontuithe, settling disagreements)
What does “easaontú” mean?
“Easaontú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- disagreement
- A lack of agreement between people, or a difference of opinion.Also: dissent, discord, disunity, difference of opinion.
1 other meaning: dissension
- 2dissension
- Conflict or division within a group, such as a party or community.Also: division, discord, strife.
Other Irish words for disagreement: easaontas (disagreement)
“Easaontú” as a verbal noun
After ag, easaontú means disagreeing: it is the verbal noun of the verb easaontaigh (to disagree). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Easaontú” with the article
The plural of disagreement in Irish is easaontuithe. Here is easaontú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Easaontú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easaontú, the Irish word for disagreement.
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Disagreement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disagreement?
The Irish for disagreement is easaontú (pronounced “AS-een-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is easaontuithe. Depending on context it can also mean dissension.
How do you pronounce easaontú in Irish?
Easaontú is said like “AS-een-too” (IPA /ˈasˌiːn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of disagreement in Irish?
The plural of easaontú is easaontuithe; with the article, na heasaontuithe means “the disagreements”. The genitive plural is easaontuithe, as in réiteach easaontuithe (settling disagreements).
Does easaontú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Easaontú can mean disagreement or dissension, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does easaontú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-easaontú (the disagreement), a heasaontú (her disagreement), a n-easaontú (their disagreement), na heasaontuithe (the disagreements).
What is the opposite of 'easaontú'?
The opposite is 'comhaontú', meaning agreement; 'eas-' is a negative prefix added to 'aontú' (agreeing).
Is 'easaontú' also a verbal noun?
Yes, it is the verbal noun of 'easaontaigh' (disagree), as in 'Táim ag easaontú leat' (I am disagreeing with you).
