HeyRuaHow to say “laziness” in Irish
- Irish:
- falsacht
- English:
- laziness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAL-suhkht” /ˈfˠalˠsˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- falsachta, na falsachta (e.g. leithscéal na falsachta, the excuse of laziness)
What does “falsacht” mean?
- laziness
- The quality of being lazy or unwilling to work.Also: idleness, sloth, indolence.
Other Irish words for laziness: leisce (laziness), leisciúlacht (laziness), leisceoireacht (idling), falsóireacht (laziness)
“Falsacht” with the article
Here is falsacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Falsacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using falsacht, the Irish word for laziness.
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Laziness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for laziness?
The Irish for laziness is falsacht (pronounced “FAL-suhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce falsacht in Irish?
Falsacht is said like “FAL-suhkht” (IPA /ˈfˠalˠsˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does falsacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for falsacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does falsacht change to fhalsacht or bhfalsacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) falsacht becomes m'fhalsacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfalsacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'falsacht' and 'leisce'?
Both mean laziness, but 'leisce' is far more common and also means reluctance, as in 'tá leisce orm' (I am reluctant). 'Falsacht' refers more specifically to idleness as a trait.
What is the related adjective?
The adjective is 'falsa', lazy, and a lazy person is a 'falsóir'.
