HeyRuaHow to say “narcissism” in Irish
- Irish:
- naircisíocht
- English:
- narcissism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAR-ish-ee-ukht” /ˈnaɾʲəʃiːəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- naircisíochta, na naircisíochta (e.g. comharthaí na naircisíochta, signs of narcissism)
What does “naircisíocht” mean?
- narcissism
- Excessive love or admiration of oneself, also a personality trait or disorder in psychology.Also: self-love, vanity, egotism.
“Naircisíocht” with the article
Here is naircisíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an naircisíocht
the narcissism
No change after an
“Naircisíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naircisíocht, the Irish word for narcissism.
Is cineál naircisíochta é sin, dar liom.
That is a kind of narcissism, in my opinion.
Bíonn an naircisíocht coitianta ar na meáin shóisialta.
Narcissism is common on social media.
Labhair an síceolaí faoi naircisíocht.
The psychologist spoke about narcissism.
Tá a lán naircisíochta sa pholaitíocht inniu.
There is a lot of narcissism in politics today.
Ní féidir liom cur suas lena naircisíocht níos mó.
I can't put up with his narcissism any more.
Scríobh sí aiste ar an naircisíocht.
She wrote an essay on narcissism.
Is léir an naircisíocht ina chuid iompair.
The narcissism is clear in his behaviour.
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Narcissism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for narcissism?
The Irish for narcissism is naircisíocht (pronounced “NAR-ish-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce naircisíocht in Irish?
Naircisíocht is said like “NAR-ish-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈnaɾʲəʃiːəxt/).
Does naircisíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for naircisíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'naircisíocht' the same as 'mórtas'?
Not quite: 'mórtas' means pride or boastfulness in general, while 'naircisíocht' is excessive self-love, often in a psychological sense.
