HeyRuaHow to say “incapacity” in Irish
- Irish:
- éagumas
- English:
- incapacity, impotence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gum-us” /ˈeːɡəməsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- éagumais, an éagumais (e.g. mothú éagumais, a feeling of powerlessness)
What does “éagumas” mean?
“Éagumas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- incapacity
- A lack of power or ability to do something.Also: inability, powerlessness, incapability.
1 other meaning: impotence
- 2impotence
- Sexual impotence, the inability of a man to have intercourse.Also: sexual impotence.
“Éagumas” with the article
Here is éagumas after the article (an t-alt).
“Éagumas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éagumas, the Irish word for incapacity.
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Incapacity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incapacity?
The Irish for incapacity is éagumas (pronounced “AY-gum-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean impotence.
How do you pronounce éagumas in Irish?
Éagumas is said like “AY-gum-us” (IPA /ˈeːɡəməsˠ/).
Does éagumas have a plural?
No plural form is given for éagumas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does éagumas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éagumas can mean incapacity or impotence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éagumas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éagumas (the incapacity), a héagumas (her incapacity), a n-éagumas (their incapacity).
How is 'éagumas' different from 'míchumas'?
'Éagumas' is general incapacity or powerlessness (and also impotence), while 'míchumas' is the usual word for a disability.
