HeyRuaHow to say “simplicity” in Irish
- Irish:
- simplíocht
- English:
- simplicity, naivety
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIM-pleek-ht” /ˈʃiːmʲpʲlʲiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- simplíochta, na simplíochta (e.g. áilleacht na simplíochta, the beauty of simplicity)
What does “simplíocht” mean?
“Simplíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- simplicity
- The quality of being simple, plain or uncomplicated.Also: plainness, simpleness.
1 other meaning: naivety
- 2naivety
- Innocence or lack of guile, sometimes simple-mindedness.Also: innocence, guilelessness, simple-mindedness.
“Simplíocht” with the article
Here is simplíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Simplíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using simplíocht, the Irish word for simplicity.
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Simplicity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for simplicity?
The Irish for simplicity is simplíocht (pronounced “SHIM-pleek-ht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean naivety.
How do you pronounce simplíocht in Irish?
Simplíocht is said like “SHIM-pleek-ht” (IPA /ˈʃiːmʲpʲlʲiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does simplíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for simplíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does simplíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Simplíocht can mean simplicity or naivety, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does simplíocht change to shimplíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shimplíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár simplíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there a difference between 'simplíocht' and 'simpleacht'?
Both are given for simplicity; 'simplíocht' is the more common form in the standard dictionaries, while 'simpleacht' also appears for simpleness.
