HeyRuaHow to say “intolerance” in Irish
- Irish:
- éadulaingt
- English:
- intolerance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-dul-ingt” /ˈeːd̪ˠʊlˠəŋtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éadulaingthe, na héadulaingthe (e.g. fadhb na héadulaingthe, the problem of intolerance)
What does “éadulaingt” mean?
- intolerance
- Unwillingness or inability to accept or put up with something, such as other people's views or a food.Also: impatience, inability to tolerate.
“Éadulaingt” with the article
Here is éadulaingt after the article (an t-alt).
an éadulaingt
the intolerance
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éadulaingt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éadulaingt, the Irish word for intolerance.
Ní ghlacfaimid le héadulaingt sa scoil seo.
We will not accept intolerance in this school.
Tá éadulaingt laictóise air.
He has lactose intolerance.
Is fadhb mhór í an éadulaingt reiligiúnach.
Religious intolerance is a big problem.
Labhair sí amach i gcoinne na héadulaingthe.
She spoke out against intolerance.
Tá éadulaingt ag fás sa tsochaí.
Intolerance is growing in society.
Chonaic mé éadulaingt ina súile.
I saw intolerance in her eyes.
Tá éadulaingt ghlútain ar mo dheirfiúr.
My sister has gluten intolerance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Intolerance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intolerance?
The Irish for intolerance is éadulaingt (pronounced “AY-dul-ingt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éadulaingt in Irish?
Éadulaingt is said like “AY-dul-ingt” (IPA /ˈeːd̪ˠʊlˠəŋtʲ/).
Does éadulaingt have a plural?
No plural form is given for éadulaingt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éadulaingt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éadulaingt (the intolerance), a héadulaingt (her intolerance), a n-éadulaingt (their intolerance).
How does éadulaingt relate to caoinfhulaingt?
Caoinfhulaingt means tolerance, and éadulaingt, from é- plus fulaingt, is its opposite, intolerance.
