HeyRuaHow to say “disagreement” in Irish
- Irish:
- easaontas
- English:
- disagreement, dissent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-een-tus” /ˈasˠiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- easaontais, an easaontais (e.g. cúis an easaontais, the cause of the disagreement)
What does “easaontas” mean?
“Easaontas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- disagreement
- A state in which people do not agree or are not united.Also: disunity, discord, dissension.
1 other meaning: dissent
- 2dissent
- Formal objection to or refusal to accept a decision or majority view.Also: objection, nonconformity.
Other Irish words for disagreement: easaontú (disagreement)
“Easaontas” with the article
Here is easaontas after the article (an t-alt).
“Easaontas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easaontas, 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 easaontas (pronounced “AS-een-tus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean dissent.
How do you pronounce easaontas in Irish?
Easaontas is said like “AS-een-tus” (IPA /ˈasˠiːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does easaontas have a plural?
No plural form is given for easaontas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does easaontas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Easaontas can mean disagreement or dissent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does easaontas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-easaontas (the disagreement), a heasaontas (her disagreement), a n-easaontas (their disagreement).
How is easaontas related to aontas?
Easaontas is aontas 'union, agreement' with the negative prefix eas-, so it means disunity or disagreement; the related verbal noun easaontú means 'disagreeing'.
