Sensitivity in Irish (Íogaireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sensitivity?

The Irish for sensitivity is íogaireacht (pronounced “EE-guh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean delicacy or touchiness.

Q: Does íogaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Íogaireacht can mean sensitivity, delicacy or touchiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sensitivity” in Irish

Irish:: íogaireacht
English:: sensitivity, delicacy, touchiness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “EE-guh-ruhkht” /ˈiːɡəɾʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: íogaireachta, na híogaireachta (e.g. leibhéal na híogaireachta, the level of sensitivity)

What does “íogaireacht” mean?

“Íogaireacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

sensitivity: The quality of being sensitive, easily affected or reacting quickly to something.Also: sensitiveness, susceptibility.

2 other meanings: delicacy or touchiness

2delicacy: The quality of a matter or situation that needs careful, tactful handling.Also: delicateness, tactfulness.
3touchiness: A tendency to take offence easily.Also: prickliness, oversensitivity.

“Íogaireacht” with the article

Here is íogaireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an íogaireacht

the sensitivity

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Íogaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using íogaireacht, the Irish word for sensitivity.

Tá íogaireacht ar leith ag baint leis an ábhar seo.

There is a particular sensitivity attached to this subject.

Láimhseáil sí an cheist le híogaireacht mhór.

She handled the question with great delicacy.

Cuireann an íogaireacht sin isteach ar a chuid oibre.

That touchiness interferes with his work.

Tá íogaireacht na súl méadaithe ag an solas.

The light has increased the eyes' sensitivity.

Ní thuigeann sé íogaireacht an scéil.

He doesn't understand how delicate the matter is.

Tá íogaireacht ag baint lena chraiceann.

His skin is sensitive.

Bhí an íogaireacht pholaitiúil le brath sa seomra.

The political sensitivity could be felt in the room.

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Sensitivity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sensitivity?

The Irish for sensitivity is íogaireacht (pronounced “EE-guh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean delicacy or touchiness.

How do you pronounce íogaireacht in Irish?

Íogaireacht is said like “EE-guh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈiːɡəɾʲəxt̪/).

Does íogaireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for íogaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does íogaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Íogaireacht can mean sensitivity, delicacy or touchiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does íogaireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an íogaireacht (the sensitivity), a híogaireacht (her sensitivity), a n-íogaireacht (their sensitivity).

What adjective is íogaireacht formed from?

It comes from the adjective íogair, 'sensitive, delicate', as in ceist íogair, 'a delicate question'.

Sensitivity in Irish (Íogaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage