Looseness in Irish (Scaoilteacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for looseness?

The Irish for looseness is scaoilteacht (pronounced “SKEEL-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean looseness of the bowels or lavishness.

Q: Does scaoilteacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scaoilteacht can mean looseness, looseness of the bowels or lavishness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “looseness” in Irish

Irish:: scaoilteacht
English:: looseness, looseness of the bowels, lavishness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SKEEL-tyukht” /ˈskiːlʲtʲəxt/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: scaoilteachta, na scaoilteachta (e.g. méid na scaoilteachta, the degree of looseness)

What does “scaoilteacht” mean?

“Scaoilteacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

looseness: The state of being loose, slack or not tightly fastened or controlled.Also: slackness, laxity, laxness.

2 other meanings: looseness of the bowels or lavishness

2looseness of the bowels: A condition in which the bowels are loose; diarrhoea.Also: diarrhoea, diarrhea.
3lavishness: Free or generous spending or giving; open-handedness.Also: prodigality, generosity.

“Scaoilteacht” with the article

Here is scaoilteacht after the article (an t-alt).

an scaoilteacht

the looseness

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“Scaoilteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scaoilteacht, the Irish word for looseness.

Tá scaoilteacht sa rópa seo.

There is slack in this rope.

Ní maith liom scaoilteacht na rialacha sa scoil sin.

I don't like how lax the rules are in that school.

Tugann scaoilteacht an idirlín ardán do dhaoine cancránacha.

The looseness of the internet gives cranky people a platform.

Bhí scaoilteacht ar an leanbh ar feadh dhá lá.

The child had diarrhoea for two days.

Chonaic an meicneoir an scaoilteacht i mo choscáin.

The mechanic noticed the slackness in my brakes.

Cuireadh deireadh le ré na scaoilteachta.

The era of laxity was brought to an end.

Is iomaí duine a cháin a scaoilteacht le hairgead.

Many people criticised his lavishness with money.

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Looseness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for looseness?

The Irish for looseness is scaoilteacht (pronounced “SKEEL-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean looseness of the bowels or lavishness.

How do you pronounce scaoilteacht in Irish?

Scaoilteacht is said like “SKEEL-tyukht” (IPA /ˈskiːlʲtʲəxt/).

Does scaoilteacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for scaoilteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does scaoilteacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scaoilteacht can mean looseness, looseness of the bowels or lavishness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is scaoilteacht the usual word for diarrhoea?

No, the everyday word is buinneach; scaoilteacht (often scaoilteacht bhoilg) is a milder, more descriptive term.

Looseness in Irish (Scaoilteacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage