HeyRuaHow to say “instability” in Irish
- Irish:
- éagobhsaíocht
- English:
- instability
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-guh-see-ukht” /ˈeːɡəsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éagobhsaíochta, na héagobhsaíochta (e.g. cúiseanna na héagobhsaíochta, the causes of the instability)
What does “éagobhsaíocht” mean?
- instability
- The state of not being stable, steady or secure, for example in politics, the economy or a structure.Also: unsteadiness, volatility, insecurity.
“Éagobhsaíocht” with the article
Here is éagobhsaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an éagobhsaíocht
the instability
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éagobhsaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éagobhsaíocht, the Irish word for instability.
Tá éagobhsaíocht pholaitiúil sa tír le fada.
There has been political instability in the country for a long time.
Chuir an éagobhsaíocht imní ar na hinfheisteoirí.
The instability worried the investors.
Is cúis mhór éagobhsaíochta an dífhostaíocht.
Unemployment is a major cause of instability.
Bhí éagobhsaíocht sa mhargadh an tseachtain seo caite.
There was instability in the market last week.
Labhair an t-aire faoin éagobhsaíocht eacnamaíochta.
The minister spoke about the economic instability.
Tharla an cogadh i ré éagobhsaíochta.
The war happened in an era of instability.
Ní maith le gnólachtaí éagobhsaíocht ar bith.
Businesses do not like any instability.
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Instability in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for instability?
The Irish for instability is éagobhsaíocht (pronounced “AY-guh-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éagobhsaíocht in Irish?
Éagobhsaíocht is said like “AY-guh-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈeːɡəsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does éagobhsaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for éagobhsaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éagobhsaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éagobhsaíocht (the instability), a héagobhsaíocht (her instability), a n-éagobhsaíocht (their instability).
What is the opposite of éagobhsaíocht?
The opposite is cobhsaíocht, 'stability'; the prefix éa- makes it negative, as in éagobhsaí, 'unstable'.
