HeyRuaHow to say “injustice” in Irish
- Irish:
- éigeartas
- English:
- injustice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gyar-tus” /ˈeːɟaɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- éigeartais, an éigeartais (e.g. íospartaigh an éigeartais, victims of injustice)
What does “éigeartas” mean?
- injustice
- Unfair treatment or a situation in which people are not treated justly.Also: unfairness, wrong, inequity.
Other Irish words for injustice: éagóir (injustice)
“Éigeartas” with the article
Here is éigeartas after the article (an t-alt).
“Éigeartas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éigeartas, the Irish word for injustice.
Other nouns in Irish
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Injustice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for injustice?
The Irish for injustice is éigeartas (pronounced “AY-gyar-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce éigeartas in Irish?
Éigeartas is said like “AY-gyar-tus” (IPA /ˈeːɟaɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does éigeartas have a plural?
No plural form is given for éigeartas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éigeartas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éigeartas (the injustice), a héigeartas (her injustice), a n-éigeartas (their injustice).
What is the difference between 'éigeartas' and 'éagóir'?
Both mean injustice or wrong; 'éagóir' is the more traditional everyday word (rinne sé éagóir orm, he wronged me), while 'éigeartas' is the direct opposite of 'ceartas' and is common in formal and social contexts.
