HeyRuaHow to say “disobedience” in Irish
- Irish:
- easumhlaíocht
- English:
- disobedience
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-oo-lee-ukht” /ˈasˠuːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- easumhlaíochta, na heasumhlaíochta (e.g. cás easumhlaíochta, a case of disobedience)
What does “easumhlaíocht” mean?
- disobedience
- Refusal or failure to obey a person or a rule.Also: insubordination, rebelliousness, defiance.
“Easumhlaíocht” with the article
Here is easumhlaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an easumhlaíocht
the disobedience
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Easumhlaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easumhlaíocht, the Irish word for disobedience.
Ní ghlacfaidh an múinteoir le heasumhlaíocht sa rang.
The teacher won't accept disobedience in class.
Cuireadh pionós air mar gheall ar a easumhlaíocht.
He was punished because of his disobedience.
Is comhartha easumhlaíochta é sin.
That is a sign of disobedience.
Bhí an easumhlaíocht ag dul i méid san arm.
Insubordination was growing in the army.
Briseadh as a phost é as easumhlaíocht.
He was dismissed from his job for insubordination.
Tá easumhlaíocht ag baint leis an bpáiste sin.
That child is disobedient.
Ghlac sí páirt in easumhlaíocht shibhialta.
She took part in civil disobedience.
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Disobedience in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disobedience?
The Irish for disobedience is easumhlaíocht (pronounced “AS-oo-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce easumhlaíocht in Irish?
Easumhlaíocht is said like “AS-oo-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈasˠuːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does easumhlaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for easumhlaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does easumhlaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an easumhlaíocht (the disobedience), a heasumhlaíocht (her disobedience), a n-easumhlaíocht (their disobedience).
What is the opposite of easumhlaíocht?
The opposite is umhlaíocht, meaning obedience or humility; the prefix eas- makes it negative.
