Instability in Irish (Neamhsheasmhacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for instability?

The Irish for instability is neamhsheasmhacht (pronounced “NYOW-has-vakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inconstancy.

Q: Does neamhsheasmhacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neamhsheasmhacht can mean instability or inconstancy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “instability” in Irish

Irish:: neamhsheasmhacht
English:: instability, inconstancy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “NYOW-has-vakht” /ˈnʲəuhasˠwəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: neamhsheasmhachta, na neamhsheasmhachta (e.g. cúis na neamhsheasmhachta, the cause of the instability)

What does “neamhsheasmhacht” mean?

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

instability: The state of not being steady, firm or stable.Also: unsteadiness, unstable state.

1 other meaning: inconstancy

2inconstancy: The quality of being changeable or unreliable, of not holding firm to a decision or commitment.Also: fickleness, unreliability, changeability.

“Neamhsheasmhacht” with the article

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

an neamhsheasmhacht

the instability

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“Neamhsheasmhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neamhsheasmhacht, the Irish word for instability.

Tá neamhsheasmhacht mhór sa mhargadh faoi láthair.

There is great instability in the market at the moment.

Chuir an neamhsheasmhacht pholaitiúil imní ar dhaoine.

The political instability worried people.

Ní maith liom neamhsheasmhacht an rialtais seo.

I don't like the instability of this government.

Bhí a neamhsheasmhacht ina fadhb don fhoireann.

His unreliability was a problem for the team.

Is léir an neamhsheasmhacht san aimsir i mbliana.

The changeability in the weather this year is obvious.

Tá baol neamhsheasmhachta ann tar éis an toghcháin.

There is a risk of instability after the election.

Labhair sí faoi neamhsheasmhacht an gheilleagair.

She spoke about the instability of the economy.

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Instability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for instability?

The Irish for instability is neamhsheasmhacht (pronounced “NYOW-has-vakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inconstancy.

How do you pronounce neamhsheasmhacht in Irish?

Neamhsheasmhacht is said like “NYOW-has-vakht” (IPA /ˈnʲəuhasˠwəxt̪ˠ/).

Does neamhsheasmhacht have a plural?

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

Does neamhsheasmhacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neamhsheasmhacht can mean instability or inconstancy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How does neamhsheasmhacht differ from éagobhsaíocht?

Both can mean instability, but éagobhsaíocht is the usual technical term in science and economics, while neamhsheasmhacht stresses lack of steadiness or constancy, including in people.

Instability in Irish (Neamhsheasmhacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage