Immunity in Irish (Imdhíonacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for immunity?

The Irish for immunity is imdhíonacht (pronounced “IM-yee-un-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “immunity” in Irish

Irish:: imdhíonacht
English:: immunity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “IM-yee-un-ukht” /ˈiːmʲjiːnˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: imdhíonachta, na himdhíonachta (e.g. córas imdhíonachta, immune system)

What does “imdhíonacht” mean?

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

immunity: The body's ability to resist a disease or infection.Also: resistance to disease, immune protection.

1 other meaning:

2immunity: Legal protection or exemption from prosecution, a duty or a penalty.Also: legal immunity, exemption, diplomatic immunity.

“Imdhíonacht” with the article

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

an imdhíonacht

the immunity

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

“Imdhíonacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using imdhíonacht, the Irish word for immunity.

Tugann an vacsaín imdhíonacht in aghaidh an ghalair.

The vaccine gives immunity against the disease.

Tá imdhíonacht nádúrtha ag cuid daoine.

Some people have natural immunity.

Laghdaíonn an imdhíonacht le haois.

Immunity decreases with age.

Is tábhachtach leibhéal na himdhíonachta a thomhas.

It is important to measure the level of immunity.

Bhí imdhíonacht taidhleoireachta aige.

He had diplomatic immunity.

Ní raibh aon imdhíonacht aici ón ionfhabhtú.

She had no immunity from the infection.

Tháinig feabhas ar a himdhíonacht tar éis na breoiteachta.

Her immunity improved after the illness.

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Immunity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for immunity?

The Irish for immunity is imdhíonacht (pronounced “IM-yee-un-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce imdhíonacht in Irish?

Imdhíonacht is said like “IM-yee-un-ukht” (IPA /ˈiːmʲjiːnˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does imdhíonacht have a plural?

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

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an imdhíonacht (the immunity), a himdhíonacht (her immunity), a n-imdhíonacht (their immunity).

What is the difference between 'imdhíonacht' and 'díolúine'?

'Imdhíonacht' is mainly medical immunity to disease, while 'díolúine' is the usual word for exemption or immunity from a duty or legal liability.

Immunity in Irish (Imdhíonacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage