Interference in Irish (Trasnaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for interference?

The Irish for interference is trasnaíocht (pronounced “TRAS-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean contradiction.

Q: Does trasnaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trasnaíocht can mean interference or contradiction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “interference” in Irish

Irish:: trasnaíocht
English:: interference, contradiction
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TRAS-nee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠiː.əxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: trasnaíochta, na trasnaíochta (e.g. fadhb na trasnaíochta, the problem of interference)

What does “trasnaíocht” mean?

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

interference: The act of interfering or crossing in on something, such as one signal disturbing another or a person meddling.Also: crossing, contradiction, heckling.

1 other meaning: contradiction

2contradiction: The act of contradicting or interrupting someone who is speaking, as in heckling or answering back.Also: heckling, interruption, answering back.

“Trasnaíocht” with the article

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

an trasnaíocht

the interference

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Trasnaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trasnaíocht, the Irish word for interference.

Bhí trasnaíocht ar an raidió aréir.

There was interference on the radio last night.

Ní maith liom an trasnaíocht seo.

I don't like this interference.

Chuir an trasnaíocht isteach ar an gcomhartha.

The interference disrupted the signal.

Bhí go leor trasnaíochta sa chruinniú.

There was a lot of heckling at the meeting.

Cuireann trasnaíocht leictreach isteach ar an teilifís.

Electrical interference affects the television.

Stop den trasnaíocht agus éist liom.

Stop interrupting and listen to me.

Is cúis trasnaíochta an fón póca sin.

That mobile phone is a cause of interference.

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Interference in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for interference?

The Irish for interference is trasnaíocht (pronounced “TRAS-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean contradiction.

How do you pronounce trasnaíocht in Irish?

Trasnaíocht is said like “TRAS-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠasˠn̪ˠiː.əxt̪ˠ/).

Does trasnaíocht have a plural?

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

Does trasnaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Trasnaíocht can mean interference or contradiction, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does trasnaíocht change to thrasnaíocht or dtrasnaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trasnaíocht becomes mo thrasnaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrasnaíocht (eclipsis).

How is trasnaíocht related to trasna?

It comes from trasnaigh (to cross, contradict), itself from trasna 'across', so trasnaíocht is literally 'crossing in' on something or someone.

Interference in Irish (Trasnaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage