HeyRuaHow to say “ignorance” in Irish
- Irish:
- aineolas
- English:
- ignorance, unfamiliarity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-yoh-lus” /ˈanʲoːləs/
- Genitive singular:
- aineolais, an aineolais (e.g. de bharr aineolais, because of ignorance)
What does “aineolas” mean?
“Aineolas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ignorance
- A lack of knowledge or information about something.Also: lack of knowledge, unawareness.
1 other meaning: unfamiliarity
- 2unfamiliarity
- Being a stranger to a place or people, or having no experience of something.Also: inexperience, strangeness.
“Aineolas” with the article
Here is aineolas after the article (an t-alt).
“Aineolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aineolas, the Irish word for ignorance.
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Ignorance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ignorance?
The Irish for ignorance is aineolas (pronounced “AN-yoh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean unfamiliarity.
How do you pronounce aineolas in Irish?
Aineolas is said like “AN-yoh-lus” (IPA /ˈanʲoːləs/).
Does aineolas have a plural?
No plural form is given for aineolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aineolas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aineolas can mean ignorance or unfamiliarity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aineolas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aineolas (the ignorance), a haineolas (her ignorance), a n-aineolas (their ignorance).
What is the opposite of 'aineolas'?
The opposite is 'eolas' (knowledge, information); 'aineolas' adds the negative prefix 'ain-'.
What does 'ar an aineolas' mean?
'Ar an aineolas' means being in a strange place among people you don't know, or being in the dark about something.
