HeyRuaHow to say “scarcity” in Irish
- Irish:
- ganntanas
- English:
- scarcity, want
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOWN-tuh-nus” /ˈɡaunˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- ganntanais (scarcities)
- Genitive singular:
- ganntanais, an ghanntanais (e.g. tréimhse ganntanais, a period of scarcity)
- Genitive plural:
- ganntanas, na nganntanas (e.g. liosta na nganntanas, the list of shortages)
What does “ganntanas” mean?
“Ganntanas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scarcity
- A situation where there is not enough of something that is needed.Also: shortage, lack, dearth, paucity.
“Ganntanas” with the article
The plural of scarcity in Irish is ganntanais. Here is ganntanas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ganntanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ganntanas, the Irish word for scarcity.
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Scarcity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scarcity?
The Irish for scarcity is ganntanas (pronounced “GOWN-tuh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ganntanais. Depending on context it can also mean want.
How do you pronounce ganntanas in Irish?
Ganntanas is said like “GOWN-tuh-nus” (IPA /ˈɡaunˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of scarcity in Irish?
The plural of ganntanas is ganntanais; with the article, na ganntanais means “the scarcities”. The genitive plural is ganntanas, as in liosta na nganntanas (the list of shortages).
Does ganntanas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ganntanas can mean scarcity or want, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ganntanas change to ghanntanas or nganntanas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ganntanas becomes mo ghanntanas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nganntanas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ganntanas and easpa?
Both mean lack, but ganntanas stresses a shortage or scarcity of supply, e.g. ganntanas bia, while easpa is a general lack, e.g. easpa codlata.
How do I say there is a shortage of something?
Use tá ganntanas followed by the genitive: tá ganntanas uisce ann, there is a water shortage.
