HeyRuaHow to say “laziness” in Irish
- Irish:
- falsóireacht
- English:
- laziness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAL-soh-ir-ukht” /ˈfˠalˠsˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- falsóireachta, na falsóireachta (e.g. lá falsóireachta, a lazy day)
What does “falsóireacht” mean?
- laziness
- The habit or state of being lazy and avoiding work; idling.Also: idleness, idling, sloth, loafing.
Other Irish words for laziness: leisce (laziness), leisciúlacht (laziness), leisceoireacht (idling), falsacht (laziness)
“Falsóireacht” with the article
Here is falsóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Falsóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using falsóireacht, 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 falsóireacht (pronounced “FAL-soh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce falsóireacht in Irish?
Falsóireacht is said like “FAL-soh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠalˠsˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does falsóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for falsóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does falsóireacht change to fhalsóireacht or bhfalsóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) falsóireacht becomes m'fhalsóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfalsóireacht (eclipsis).
How is 'falsóireacht' different from 'leisce'?
'Leisce' is the general word for laziness or reluctance (tá leisce orm), while 'falsóireacht' stresses the behaviour of idling about, like a 'falsóir' (lazybones).
