HeyRuaHow to say “foolishness” in Irish
- Irish:
- amadántacht
- English:
- foolishness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-uh-dawn-tukht” /ˈamˠədˠaːnˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- amadántachta, na hamadántachta (e.g. lán amadántachta, full of foolishness)
What does “amadántacht” mean?
- foolishness
- Silly or foolish behaviour or talk; acting like a fool.Also: fooling, folly, nonsense, silliness, fatuousness.
Other Irish words for foolishness: amaidí (foolishness), baois (folly), amaideacht (foolishness), pleotaíocht (foolishness)
“Amadántacht” with the article
Here is amadántacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Amadántacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amadántacht, the Irish word for foolishness.
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Foolishness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foolishness?
The Irish for foolishness is amadántacht (pronounced “AM-uh-dawn-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce amadántacht in Irish?
Amadántacht is said like “AM-uh-dawn-tukht” (IPA /ˈamˠədˠaːnˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does amadántacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for amadántacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does amadántacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an amadántacht (the foolishness), a hamadántacht (her foolishness), a n-amadántacht (their foolishness).
How is 'amadántacht' related to 'amadán'?
'Amadántacht' is the abstract noun formed from 'amadán' (a fool), meaning the behaviour of a fool; 'ag amadántacht' means fooling around.
Is 'amadántacht' the same as 'amaidí'?
They are close: 'amaidí' usually means nonsense or silly talk, while 'amadántacht' stresses foolish behaviour, though both are often used interchangeably.
