HeyRuaHow to say “illegality” in Irish
- Irish:
- aindleathacht
- English:
- illegality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-dyla-hukht” /ˈanʲdʲlʲahəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aindleathachta, na haindleathachta (e.g. ceist na haindleathachta, the question of illegality)
What does “aindleathacht” mean?
- illegality
- The state or quality of being against the law.Also: unlawfulness, lawlessness.
“Aindleathacht” with the article
Here is aindleathacht after the article (an t-alt).
an aindleathacht
the illegality
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Aindleathacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aindleathacht, the Irish word for illegality.
Níor thuig siad aindleathacht an ghnímh sin.
They didn't understand the illegality of that act.
Chuir an breitheamh béim ar an aindleathacht.
The judge emphasised the illegality.
Ní raibh aon amhras faoi aindleathacht an chonartha.
There was no doubt about the illegality of the contract.
Tá ceist na haindleathachta fós le réiteach.
The question of illegality is still to be resolved.
Rinne an dlíodóir argóint bunaithe ar aindleathacht.
The lawyer made an argument based on illegality.
Is í an aindleathacht an fhadhb is mó anseo.
The illegality is the biggest problem here.
Cáineadh an rialtas mar gheall ar aindleathacht an phlean.
The government was criticised over the illegality of the plan.
Other nouns in Irish
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Illegality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for illegality?
The Irish for illegality is aindleathacht (pronounced “AN-dyla-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aindleathacht in Irish?
Aindleathacht is said like “AN-dyla-hukht” (IPA /ˈanʲdʲlʲahəxt̪/).
Does aindleathacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aindleathacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aindleathacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aindleathacht (the illegality), a haindleathacht (her illegality), a n-aindleathacht (their illegality).
What is the opposite of 'aindleathacht'?
The opposite is 'dleathacht', legality; the adjectives are 'aindleathach' (illegal) and 'dleathach' (legal).
