HeyRuaHow to say “slowness” in Irish
- Irish:
- fadálacht
- English:
- slowness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAD-aw-lukht” /ˈfˠad̪ˠaːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fadálachta, na fadálachta (e.g. de bharr na fadálachta, because of the slowness)
What does “fadálacht” mean?
- slowness
- The quality of being slow, tedious or long-drawn-out in doing something.Also: tediousness, dilatoriness, delay, long-windedness.
Other Irish words for slowness: moille (slowness)
“Fadálacht” with the article
Here is fadálacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fadálacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fadálacht, the Irish word for slowness.
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Slowness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slowness?
The Irish for slowness is fadálacht (pronounced “FAD-aw-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fadálacht in Irish?
Fadálacht is said like “FAD-aw-lukht” (IPA /ˈfˠad̪ˠaːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fadálacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fadálacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fadálacht change to fhadálacht or bhfadálacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fadálacht becomes m'fhadálacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfadálacht (eclipsis).
How is fadálacht different from moill?
Moill is a delay or hold-up, while fadálacht is the quality of being slow or tedious, as in fadálacht an chórais.
