HeyRuaHow to say “illiteracy” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhlitearthacht
- English:
- illiteracy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-lit-yer-hukht” /ˈnʲəuˌlʲitʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhlitearthachta, na neamhlitearthachta (e.g. ráta na neamhlitearthachta, the rate of illiteracy)
What does “neamhlitearthacht” mean?
- illiteracy
- The state of being unable to read or write.Also: inability to read, inability to read and write.
“Neamhlitearthacht” with the article
Here is neamhlitearthacht after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhlitearthacht
the illiteracy
No change after an
“Neamhlitearthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhlitearthacht, the Irish word for illiteracy.
Is fadhb mhór í an neamhlitearthacht fós.
Illiteracy is still a big problem.
Tá neamhlitearthacht ag dul i laghad sa tír.
Illiteracy is decreasing in the country.
Rinneadh staidéar ar ráta na neamhlitearthachta.
A study was done on the illiteracy rate.
Bhí neamhlitearthacht coitianta fadó i measc na mbocht.
Illiteracy was common long ago among the poor.
Ba mhaith leis an rialtas deireadh a chur le neamhlitearthacht.
The government wants to end illiteracy.
Tá cath á throid in aghaidh na neamhlitearthachta.
A battle is being fought against illiteracy.
Bíonn náire ar dhaoine faoina neamhlitearthacht.
People are ashamed of their illiteracy.
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Illiteracy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for illiteracy?
The Irish for illiteracy is neamhlitearthacht (pronounced “NYOW-lit-yer-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhlitearthacht in Irish?
Neamhlitearthacht is said like “NYOW-lit-yer-hukht” (IPA /ˈnʲəuˌlʲitʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does neamhlitearthacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhlitearthacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the opposite of neamhlitearthacht?
The opposite is litearthacht, literacy; the prefix neamh- means 'not' or 'un-'.
