Meanness in Irish (Suaraíocht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for meanness?

The Irish for meanness is suaraíocht (pronounced “SOO-uh-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean insignificance.

Q: Does suaraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Suaraíocht can mean meanness or insignificance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “meanness” in Irish

Irish:: suaraíocht
English:: meanness, insignificance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “SOO-uh-ree-ukht” /ˈsuəɾˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: suaraíochta, na suaraíochta (e.g. gníomh suaraíochta, an act of meanness)

What does “suaraíocht” mean?

“Suaraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

meanness: The quality of being mean, petty or contemptible in behaviour.Also: pettiness, paltriness, contemptibility.

1 other meaning: insignificance

2insignificance: The state of being of little worth or importance.Also: worthlessness, triviality.

“Suaraíocht” with the article

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

an tsuaraíocht

the meanness

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Suaraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using suaraíocht, the Irish word for meanness.

Ní raibh aon suaraíocht ag baint leis.

There was no meanness in him at all.

Chuir a suaraíocht déistin orm.

Her pettiness disgusted me.

Is í an tsuaraíocht is measa a chonaic mé riamh.

It's the worst meanness I've ever seen.

Bhí sé tuirseach den tsuaraíocht sin.

He was tired of that pettiness.

Rinne sé é le teann suaraíochta.

He did it out of sheer meanness.

Níl suaraíocht ar bith i mo mháthair.

There's no meanness at all in my mother.

Ná lig don tsuaraíocht an lá a mhilleadh.

Don't let pettiness spoil the day.

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Meanness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for meanness?

The Irish for meanness is suaraíocht (pronounced “SOO-uh-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean insignificance.

How do you pronounce suaraíocht in Irish?

Suaraíocht is said like “SOO-uh-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈsuəɾˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does suaraíocht have a plural?

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

Does suaraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Suaraíocht can mean meanness or insignificance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does suaraíocht change to shuaraíocht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuaraíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár suaraíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.

Does 'suaraíocht' mean mean with money?

Not mainly: 'suaraíocht' is meanness of character or pettiness; stinginess with money is usually 'sprionlaitheacht' or 'gortaíl'.

Meanness in Irish (Suaraíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage