Imbalance in Irish (Éagothroime): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for imbalance?

The Irish for imbalance is éagothroime (pronounced “AY-guh-hrim-uh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inequality.

Q: Does éagothroime have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éagothroime can mean imbalance or inequality, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “imbalance” in Irish

Irish:: éagothroime
English:: imbalance, inequality
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “AY-guh-hrim-uh” /ˈeːɡəhɾˠiːmʲə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: éagothroime, na héagothroime (e.g. fadhb na héagothroime, the problem of imbalance)

What does “éagothroime” mean?

“Éagothroime” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

imbalance: A lack of balance or evenness between things or parts.Also: unevenness, disproportion, lack of balance.

1 other meaning: inequality

2inequality: A situation where people or groups are not treated equally or fairly.Also: unfairness, inequity, injustice.

“Éagothroime” with the article

Here is éagothroime after the article (an t-alt).

an éagothroime

the imbalance

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Éagothroime” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using éagothroime, the Irish word for imbalance.

Tá éagothroime mhór idir an dá thaobh.

There is a big imbalance between the two sides.

Ní maith liom an éagothroime sa chóras.

I don't like the unfairness in the system.

Labhair sí faoi éagothroime idir fir agus mná.

She spoke about inequality between men and women.

Caithfimid deireadh a chur leis an éagothroime seo.

We must put an end to this inequality.

Is léir méid na héagothroime sa tír.

The extent of inequality in the country is clear.

Tá éagothroime ann i gcúrsaí pá.

There is inequality in pay.

Chonaic an dochtúir éagothroime sna hormóin.

The doctor saw an imbalance in the hormones.

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Imbalance in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for imbalance?

The Irish for imbalance is éagothroime (pronounced “AY-guh-hrim-uh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inequality.

How do you pronounce éagothroime in Irish?

Éagothroime is said like “AY-guh-hrim-uh” (IPA /ˈeːɡəhɾˠiːmʲə/).

Does éagothroime have a plural?

No plural form is given for éagothroime in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does éagothroime have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éagothroime can mean imbalance or inequality, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does éagothroime sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éagothroime (the imbalance), a héagothroime (her imbalance), a n-éagothroime (their imbalance).

What is the difference between 'éagothroime' and 'neamhionannas'?

'Éagothroime' stresses imbalance or unfairness, while 'neamhionannas' is the more technical term for inequality, the opposite of 'comhionannas'.

Imbalance in Irish (Éagothroime): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage