HeyRuaHow to say “scepticism” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceipteachas
- English:
- scepticism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEP-tyakh-us” /ʃcɛpʲtʲəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sceipteachais, an sceipteachais (e.g. leibhéal an sceipteachais, the level of scepticism)
What does “sceipteachas” mean?
- scepticism
- An attitude of doubting whether something is true or whether claims can be trusted.Also: skepticism, doubt, disbelief.
“Sceipteachas” with the article
Here is sceipteachas after the article (an t-alt).
an sceipteachas
the scepticism
No change after an
“Sceipteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceipteachas, the Irish word for scepticism.
Bhí sceipteachas ar go leor daoine faoin bplean.
Many people were sceptical about the plan.
Tá an sceipteachas ag fás i measc na vótálaithe.
Scepticism is growing among voters.
Chuir sé a sceipteachas in iúl go hoscailte.
He expressed his scepticism openly.
Is fiú beagán sceipteachais a bheith agat.
It's worth having a little scepticism.
Ní raibh aon sceipteachas sa tuarascáil.
There was no scepticism in the report.
Labhair sí faoi chontúirtí an sceipteachais iomláin.
She spoke about the dangers of total scepticism.
Bhí sceipteachas mór ann faoin teiripe nua.
There was great scepticism about the new therapy.
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Scepticism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scepticism?
The Irish for scepticism is sceipteachas (pronounced “SHKEP-tyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sceipteachas in Irish?
Sceipteachas is said like “SHKEP-tyakh-us” (IPA /ʃcɛpʲtʲəxəsˠ/).
Does sceipteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for sceipteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'sceipteachas' different from 'amhras'?
'Amhras' is the everyday word for doubt or suspicion, while 'sceipteachas' is a more formal word for a sceptical attitude or the philosophical position of scepticism.
