Fastidiousness about food in Irish (Beadaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for fastidiousness about food?

The Irish for fastidiousness about food is beadaíocht (pronounced “BAD-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gossip.

Q: Does beadaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Beadaíocht can mean fastidiousness about food or gossip, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fastidiousness about food” in Irish

Irish:: beadaíocht
English:: fastidiousness about food, gossip
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BAD-ee-ukht” /ˈbʲad̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: beadaíochta, na beadaíochta (e.g. lucht na beadaíochta, fastidious eaters)

What does “beadaíocht” mean?

“Beadaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

fastidiousness about food: Being fussy or dainty about what you eat; liking sweet or choice things.Also: fastidiousness, daintiness, fussiness about food, sweet tooth.

1 other meaning: gossip

2gossip: Idle talk about other people's affairs; gossiping or tattling.Also: gossiping, tittle-tattle, tale-bearing.

“Beadaíocht” with the article

Here is beadaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an bheadaíocht

the fastidiousness about food

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Beadaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using beadaíocht, the Irish word for fastidiousness about food.

Níl ann ach beadaíocht, ná héist leo.

It's only gossip, don't listen to them.

Tá an bheadaíocht ag dul thar fóir sa bhaile seo.

The gossip in this town is getting out of hand.

Ní maith liom an bheadaíocht faoi mo chomharsana.

I don't like the gossip about my neighbours.

Bhí siad i mbun beadaíochta an tráthnóna ar fad.

They were gossiping the whole evening.

Is í an bheadaíocht a choinníonn ó ghlasraí é.

It's fussiness that keeps him off vegetables.

Ní bheidh aon bheadaíocht sa teach seo!

There'll be no fussiness about food in this house!

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Fastidiousness about food in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fastidiousness about food?

The Irish for fastidiousness about food is beadaíocht (pronounced “BAD-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gossip.

How do you pronounce beadaíocht in Irish?

Beadaíocht is said like “BAD-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbʲad̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does beadaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for beadaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does beadaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Beadaíocht can mean fastidiousness about food or gossip, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does beadaíocht change to bheadaíocht or mbeadaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beadaíocht becomes mo bheadaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeadaíocht (eclipsis).

Is 'beadaíocht' the same as 'béadán'?

They overlap: 'béadán' is slander or malicious gossip, while 'beadaíocht' can be lighter gossip or tattling, and also means being fussy about food.

Fastidiousness about food in Irish (Beadaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage