HeyRuaHow to say “lawlessness” in Irish
- Irish:
- aindlí
- English:
- lawlessness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-dlee” /ˈanʲdʲlʲiː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aindlí, an aindlí (e.g. ré an aindlí, the era of lawlessness)
What does “aindlí” mean?
- lawlessness
- A state where laws are not obeyed or there is no rule of law.Also: anarchy, disorder, illegality.
“Aindlí” with the article
Here is aindlí after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aindlí
the lawlessness
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aindlí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aindlí, the Irish word for lawlessness.
Bhí aindlí ar fud na tíre.
There was lawlessness throughout the country.
Tháinig deireadh leis an aindlí sa deireadh.
The lawlessness came to an end at last.
Bhí eagla ar na daoine roimh an aindlí.
The people were afraid of the lawlessness.
Mhair siad i ré aindlí agus foréigin.
They lived in an age of lawlessness and violence.
Cuireann na póilíní in aghaidh an aindlí.
The police oppose the lawlessness.
Is beag aindlí atá sa bhaile seo.
There is little lawlessness in this town.
D'fhás an aindlí tar éis an chogaidh.
Lawlessness grew after the war.
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Lawlessness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lawlessness?
The Irish for lawlessness is aindlí (pronounced “AN-dlee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aindlí in Irish?
Aindlí is said like “AN-dlee” (IPA /ˈanʲdʲlʲiː/).
Does aindlí have a plural?
No plural form is given for aindlí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aindlí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aindlí (the lawlessness), a haindlí (her lawlessness), a n-aindlí (their lawlessness).
How is 'aindlí' formed?
It is 'dlí' (law) with the negative prefix 'ain-', so it means the absence or breaking of law. Compare 'ainriail' (anarchy).
