Friendliness in Irish (Cairdiúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for friendliness?

The Irish for friendliness is cairdiúlacht (pronounced “KAWR-joo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “friendliness” in Irish

Irish:: cairdiúlacht
English:: friendliness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KAWR-joo-lukht” /ˈkaːɾʲdʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cairdiúlachta, na cairdiúlachta (e.g. comhartha cairdiúlachta, a sign of friendliness)

What does “cairdiúlacht” mean?

friendliness: The quality of being friendly and warm towards other people.Also: cordiality, amicability, friendly manner.

Other Irish words for friendliness: muintearas (friendliness), muintearthacht (friendliness)

“Cairdiúlacht” with the article

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

an chairdiúlacht

the friendliness

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cairdiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cairdiúlacht, the Irish word for friendliness.

Bhí cairdiúlacht mhór le brath sa bhaile beag.

There was great friendliness to be felt in the small town.

Thaitin cairdiúlacht na ndaoine go mór liom.

I really liked how friendly the people were.

Chuir an chairdiúlacht sin iontas orm.

That friendliness surprised me.

Rinne sé é mar chomhartha cairdiúlachta.

He did it as a sign of friendliness.

Tá cáil ar an óstán as a chairdiúlacht.

The hotel is famous for its friendliness.

Labhair sí le cairdiúlacht agus le foighne.

She spoke with friendliness and patience.

Ní raibh aon chairdiúlacht ina ghlór.

There was no friendliness in his voice.

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Friendliness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for friendliness?

The Irish for friendliness is cairdiúlacht (pronounced “KAWR-joo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cairdiúlacht in Irish?

Cairdiúlacht is said like “KAWR-joo-lukht” (IPA /ˈkaːɾʲdʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does cairdiúlacht have a plural?

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

Why does cairdiúlacht change to chairdiúlacht or gcairdiúlacht?

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

What is the difference between cairdiúlacht and cairdeas?

Cairdiúlacht is the quality of being friendly, while cairdeas is friendship, the relationship between friends.

Friendliness in Irish (Cairdiúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage