HeyRuaHow to say “kindness” in Irish
- Irish:
- cineáltas
- English:
- kindness, act of kindness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-awl-tus” /ˈcɪnʲɑːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- cineáltais
- Genitive singular:
- cineáltais, an chineáltais (e.g. gníomh cineáltais, an act of kindness)
- Genitive plural:
- cineáltas, na gcineáltas (e.g. cuimhne na gcineáltas, the memory of the kindnesses shown)
What does “cineáltas” mean?
“Cineáltas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- kindness
- The quality of being kind, gentle and considerate towards others.Also: kindliness, gentleness, benevolence.
1 other meaning: act of kindness
- 2act of kindness
- A kind deed or favour done for someone.Also: kind deed, favour, good turn.
Other Irish words for kindness: comaoin (favour), fabhar (favour), carthanas (charity), gnaíúlacht (decency)
“Cineáltas” with the article
The plural of kindness in Irish is cineáltais. Here is cineáltas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cineáltas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cineáltas, the Irish word for kindness.
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Kindness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kindness?
The Irish for kindness is cineáltas (pronounced “KIN-awl-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cineáltais. Depending on context it can also mean act of kindness.
How do you pronounce cineáltas in Irish?
Cineáltas is said like “KIN-awl-tus” (IPA /ˈcɪnʲɑːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of kindness in Irish?
The plural of cineáltas is cineáltais; with the article, it is na cineáltais. The genitive plural is cineáltas, as in cuimhne na gcineáltas (the memory of the kindnesses shown).
Does cineáltas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cineáltas can mean kindness or act of kindness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cineáltas change to chineáltas or gcineáltas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cineáltas becomes mo chineáltas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcineáltas (eclipsis).
How is cineáltas related to cineál?
Cineáltas comes from the adjective cineálta 'kind', which is linked to cineál 'kind, sort'; cineál itself does not mean kindness.
How do I say 'that was kind of you'?
A natural way is 'Ba chineálta uait é' or 'Ba mhór an cineáltas uait é'.
