HeyRuaHow to say “distress” in Irish
- Irish:
- anacair
- English:
- distress, discomfort, unevenness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-uh-kir” /ˈanˠəkəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- anacraí (distresses)
- Genitive singular:
- anacra, na hanacra (e.g. méid na hanacra, the extent of the distress)
- Genitive plural:
- anacraí, na n-anacraí (e.g. liosta na n-anacraí, the list of the afflictions)
What does “anacair” mean?
“Anacair” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- distress
- A state of suffering, hardship or affliction that a person is in.Also: affliction, hardship, suffering.
2 other meanings: discomfort or unevenness
- 2discomfort
- A feeling of unease or physical discomfort, such as pain or soreness.Also: unease, ailment, pain.
- 3unevenness
- Roughness or unevenness of ground that makes it hard to cross.Also: roughness, rough ground.
“Anacair” with the article
The plural of distress in Irish is anacraí. Here is anacair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Anacair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anacair, the Irish word for distress.
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Distress in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distress?
The Irish for distress is anacair (pronounced “AN-uh-kir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is anacraí. Depending on context it can also mean discomfort or unevenness.
How do you pronounce anacair in Irish?
Anacair is said like “AN-uh-kir” (IPA /ˈanˠəkəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of distress in Irish?
The plural of anacair is anacraí; with the article, na hanacraí means “the distresses”. The genitive plural is anacraí, as in liosta na n-anacraí (the list of the afflictions).
Does anacair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Anacair can mean distress, discomfort or unevenness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does anacair sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anacair (the distress), a hanacair (her distress), a n-anacair (their distress), na hanacraí (the distresses).
How is the noun 'anacair' different from 'anó'?
Both mean distress or misery; 'anacair' also covers physical discomfort and ailments, as in 'anacair leapa', while 'anó' stresses wretchedness.
