HeyRuaHow to say “generalization” in Irish
- Irish:
- ginearálú
- English:
- generalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GIN-er-aw-loo” /ˈɟɪnʲəɾˠaːl̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ginearálaithe, an ghinearálaithe (e.g. contúirt an ghinearálaithe, the danger of generalization)
What does “ginearálú” mean?
- generalization
- The act of generalizing, or a general statement drawn from particular cases; it is the verbal noun of the verb ginearálaigh.Also: generalisation, generalizing, generalising.
“Ginearálú” with the article
Here is ginearálú after the article (an t-alt).
an ginearálú
the generalization
No change after an
“Ginearálú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ginearálú, the Irish word for generalization.
Is ginearálú é sin, ní fírinne.
That's a generalization, not the truth.
Ní maith liom an ginearálú sin faoi dhaoine óga.
I don't like that generalization about young people.
Seachain ginearálú i d'aiste.
Avoid generalizing in your essay.
Tá baol an ghinearálaithe ann i gcónaí.
There is always a risk of generalizing.
Bhí an iomarca ginearálaithe san óráid.
There was too much generalization in the speech.
Rinne sé ginearálú ó chás amháin.
He generalized from a single case.
Is gá fianaise sula ndéantar ginearálú.
You need evidence before making a generalization.
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Generalization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for generalization?
The Irish for generalization is ginearálú (pronounced “GIN-er-aw-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ginearálú in Irish?
Ginearálú is said like “GIN-er-aw-loo” (IPA /ˈɟɪnʲəɾˠaːl̪ˠuː/).
Does ginearálú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ginearálú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ginearálú change to ghinearálú or nginearálú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ginearálú becomes mo ghinearálú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nginearálú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to make a generalization' in Irish?
Use déan with the noun: rinne sé ginearálú, 'he made a generalization', or use the verb ginearálaigh, 'generalize'.
