HeyRuaHow to say “ease” in Irish
- Irish:
- éascaíocht
- English:
- ease, quickness, readiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYS-kee-ukht” /ˈeːskiːəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- éascaíochta, na héascaíochta (e.g. ar son na héascaíochta, for the sake of ease)
What does “éascaíocht” mean?
“Éascaíocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ease
- The quality of doing something easily, without difficulty or effort.Also: facility, fluency, easiness.
2 other meanings: quickness or readiness
“Éascaíocht” with the article
Here is éascaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Éascaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éascaíocht, the Irish word for ease.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ease in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ease?
The Irish for ease is éascaíocht (pronounced “AYS-kee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean quickness or readiness.
How do you pronounce éascaíocht in Irish?
Éascaíocht is said like “AYS-kee-ukht” (IPA /ˈeːskiːəxt/).
Does éascaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for éascaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does éascaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éascaíocht can mean ease, quickness or readiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éascaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éascaíocht (the ease), a héascaíocht (her ease), a n-éascaíocht (their ease).
How is 'éascaíocht' different from 'éasca'?
'Éasca' is the adjective meaning easy or quick, while 'éascaíocht' is the noun meaning ease or quickness, as in 'le héascaíocht' (with ease).
