HeyRuaHow to say “ignorance” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainbhios
- English:
- ignorance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-iv-is” /ˈanʲəvʲɪsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ainbheasa, an ainbheasa (e.g. de bharr ainbheasa, because of ignorance)
What does “ainbhios” mean?
- ignorance
- A lack of knowledge or awareness about something.Also: lack of knowledge, unawareness, unknowing.
Other Irish words for ignorance: aineolas (ignorance)
“Ainbhios” with the article
Here is ainbhios after the article (an t-alt).
“Ainbhios” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainbhios, the Irish word for ignorance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ignorance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ignorance?
The Irish for ignorance is ainbhios (pronounced “AN-iv-is”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ainbhios in Irish?
Ainbhios is said like “AN-iv-is” (IPA /ˈanʲəvʲɪsˠ/).
Does ainbhios have a plural?
No plural form is given for ainbhios in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ainbhios sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainbhios (the ignorance), a hainbhios (her ignorance), a n-ainbhios (their ignorance).
What is the difference between ainbhios and aineolas?
Both mean ignorance; aineolas is the more common everyday word, while ainbhios is somewhat more literary and often suggests not knowing a particular fact.
