HeyRuaHow to say “prejudice” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhchlaonadh
- English:
- prejudice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-khlee-nuh” /ˈɾʲeːvˌxl̪ˠiːnˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réamhchlaonta, an réamhchlaonta (e.g. fadhb an réamhchlaonta, the problem of prejudice)
What does “réamhchlaonadh” mean?
- prejudice
- An opinion or bias formed beforehand, especially an unfair one, against or in favour of someone or something.Also: bias, predisposition, preconception.
“Réamhchlaonadh” with the article
Here is réamhchlaonadh after the article (an t-alt).
an réamhchlaonadh
the prejudice
No change after an
“Réamhchlaonadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhchlaonadh, the Irish word for prejudice.
Níl aon réamhchlaonadh orm ina choinne.
I have no prejudice against him.
Is deacair an réamhchlaonadh a shárú.
Prejudice is hard to overcome.
Bhí réamhchlaonadh soiléir sa tuairisc sin.
There was clear bias in that report.
Labhair sí faoi chontúirt an réamhchlaonta.
She spoke about the danger of prejudice.
Caithfidh an breitheamh a bheith saor ó réamhchlaonadh.
The judge must be free from prejudice.
Ní raibh mo réamhchlaonadh féin ceart.
My own preconception was not correct.
Tá réamhchlaonadh láidir sa phobal fós.
There is still strong prejudice in the community.
Other nouns in Irish
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Prejudice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prejudice?
The Irish for prejudice is réamhchlaonadh (pronounced “RAYV-khlee-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce réamhchlaonadh in Irish?
Réamhchlaonadh is said like “RAYV-khlee-nuh” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌxl̪ˠiːnˠə/).
Does réamhchlaonadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for réamhchlaonadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'réamhchlaonadh' different from 'claonadh'?
'Claonadh' is a general tendency, inclination or bias, while 'réamhchlaonadh' stresses a judgement formed in advance, i.e. prejudice.
