Foolishness in Irish (Amaidí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for foolishness?

The Irish for foolishness is amaidí (pronounced “AM-uh-dee”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fooling.

Q: Does amaidí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Amaidí can mean foolishness or fooling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “foolishness” in Irish

Irish:: amaidí
English:: foolishness, fooling
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “AM-uh-dee” /ˈamˠədʲiː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: amaidí, na hamaidí (e.g. deireadh na hamaidí, the end of the foolishness)

What does “amaidí” mean?

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

foolishness: Silly or foolish behaviour or talk.Also: folly, nonsense, silliness, stupidity.

1 other meaning: fooling

2fooling: Messing or playacting with something, as in 'ag amaidí le rud'.Also: playacting, messing, fooling around.

Other Irish words for foolishness: baois (folly), amaideacht (foolishness), amadántacht (foolishness), pleotaíocht (foolishness)

“Amaidí” with the article

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

an amaidí

the foolishness

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Amaidí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using amaidí, the Irish word for foolishness.

Stop den amaidí sin anois!

Stop that nonsense now!

Bhí orm deireadh a chur leis an amaidí sin.

I had to put an end to that madness.

Ná bí ag amaidí leis an raidió.

Don't be fooling around with the radio.

Is amaidí ar fad an plean sin.

That plan is complete folly.

Níl ann ach amaidí, dar liom.

It's just nonsense, in my opinion.

Bhí na páistí ag déanamh amaidí sa rang.

The children were acting the fool in class.

Chuir an amaidí sin fearg ar an múinteoir.

That silliness made the teacher angry.

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Foolishness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for foolishness?

The Irish for foolishness is amaidí (pronounced “AM-uh-dee”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fooling.

How do you pronounce amaidí in Irish?

Amaidí is said like “AM-uh-dee” (IPA /ˈamˠədʲiː/).

Does amaidí have a plural?

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

Does amaidí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Amaidí can mean foolishness or fooling, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does amaidí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an amaidí (the foolishness), a hamaidí (her foolishness), a n-amaidí (their foolishness).

How is 'amaidí' different from 'seafóid'?

Both mean nonsense; 'seafóid' is used mostly for silly talk, while 'amaidí' also covers foolish behaviour. 'Is amaidí é' means 'it's folly'.

Is 'amaidí' related to 'amadán'?

Yes, 'amaidí' is the foolishness an 'amadán' (a fool) is guilty of.

Foolishness in Irish (Amaidí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage