HeyRuaHow to say “honesty” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionracas
- English:
- honesty, artlessness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-ruh-kuss” /ˈɪnˠɾˠəkəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ionracais, an ionracais (e.g. duine ionracais, a person of integrity)
What does “ionracas” mean?
“Ionracas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- honesty
- The quality of being honest, truthful and fair in what you do.Also: integrity, uprightness, sincerity.
1 other meaning: artlessness
- 2artlessness
- Innocence or simplicity of character, without guile or cunning.Also: guilelessness, innocence, simplicity.
Other Irish words for honesty: macántacht (honesty)
“Ionracas” with the article
Here is ionracas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionracas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionracas, the Irish word for honesty.
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Honesty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for honesty?
The Irish for honesty is ionracas (pronounced “UN-ruh-kuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean artlessness.
How do you pronounce ionracas in Irish?
Ionracas is said like “UN-ruh-kuss” (IPA /ˈɪnˠɾˠəkəsˠ/).
Does ionracas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionracas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ionracas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionracas can mean honesty or artlessness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ionracas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionracas (the honesty), a hionracas (her honesty), a n-ionracas (their honesty).
What is the difference between ionracas and macántacht?
Both mean honesty; ionracas stresses uprightness and integrity, while macántacht is the more everyday word for being honest and decent.
