HeyRuaHow to say “resilience” in Irish
- Irish:
- athléimneacht
- English:
- resilience
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hlay-im-nukht” /ˈahl͈ʲeːmʲən̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- athléimneachta, na hathléimneachta (e.g. forbairt na hathléimneachta, development of resilience)
What does “athléimneacht” mean?
- resilience
- The ability of a person, system or material to recover quickly after difficulty, shock or strain.Also: resiliency, ability to bounce back, toughness.
“Athléimneacht” with the article
Here is athléimneacht after the article (an t-alt).
an athléimneacht
the resilience
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Athléimneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athléimneacht, the Irish word for resilience.
Tá athléimneacht iontach ag na páistí seo.
These children have great resilience.
Léirigh an pobal athléimneacht i ndiaidh na tubaiste.
The community showed resilience after the disaster.
Is tábhachtach an athléimneacht i saol an duine.
Resilience is important in a person's life.
Cuireann an scoil béim ar fhorbairt na hathléimneachta.
The school puts emphasis on developing resilience.
Chabhraigh m'athléimneacht liom an bhliain dheacair a chur díom.
My resilience helped me get through the hard year.
Tá easpa athléimneachta sa gheilleagar faoi láthair.
The economy lacks resilience at the moment.
Feabhsaíonn spórt athléimneacht na ndaoine óga.
Sport improves young people's resilience.
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Resilience in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resilience?
The Irish for resilience is athléimneacht (pronounced “AH-hlay-im-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce athléimneacht in Irish?
Athléimneacht is said like “AH-hlay-im-nukht” (IPA /ˈahl͈ʲeːmʲən̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does athléimneacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for athléimneacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athléimneacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athléimneacht (the resilience), a hathléimneacht (her resilience), a n-athléimneacht (their resilience).
How is 'athléimneacht' formed?
It combines the prefix 'ath-' (re-, again) with 'léimneacht' (springiness, bounce), literally 'bouncing back'.
