HeyRuaHow to say “injustice” in Irish
- Irish:
- éagóir
- English:
- injustice, wrong
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gohr” /ˈeːɡoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- éagóracha (injustices)
- Genitive singular:
- éagóra, na héagóra (e.g. fulaingt na héagóra, suffering injustice)
- Genitive plural:
- éagóracha, na n-éagóracha (e.g. ceartú na n-éagóracha, the righting of wrongs)
What does “éagóir” mean?
“Éagóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- injustice
- Unfair treatment of a person, or a situation that is not just.Also: unfairness, inequity.
1 other meaning: wrong
- 2wrong
- A wrongful act done to someone, an injury or offence against them.Also: wrongdoing, grievance.
Other Irish words for injustice: éigeartas (injustice)
“Éagóir” with the article
The plural of injustice in Irish is éagóracha. Here is éagóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éagóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éagóir, 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 éagóir (pronounced “AY-gohr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is éagóracha. Depending on context it can also mean wrong.
How do you pronounce éagóir in Irish?
Éagóir is said like “AY-gohr” (IPA /ˈeːɡoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of injustice in Irish?
The plural of éagóir is éagóracha; with the article, na héagóracha means “the injustices”. The genitive plural is éagóracha, as in ceartú na n-éagóracha (the righting of wrongs).
Does éagóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éagóir can mean injustice or wrong, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éagóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éagóir (the injustice), a héagóir (her injustice), a n-éagóir (their injustice), na héagóracha (the injustices).
How do I say someone wronged me?
Use 'déan éagóir ar': 'Rinne sé éagóir orm' means 'He wronged me'.
Is 'éagóir' the same as 'coir'?
No. 'Éagóir' is an injustice or wrong, the opposite of 'cóir' (justice), while 'coir' means a crime.
