HeyRuaHow to say “tolerance” in Irish
- Irish:
- caoinfhulaingt
- English:
- tolerance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEN-ool-ing-t” /ˈkiːnˌʊlˠəŋtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- caoinfhulaingthe, na caoinfhulaingthe (e.g. easpa caoinfhulaingthe, a lack of tolerance)
What does “caoinfhulaingt” mean?
- tolerance
- The willingness to accept other people's views, beliefs or behaviour even when you disagree with them.Also: forbearance, toleration, open-mindedness.
“Caoinfhulaingt” with the article
Here is caoinfhulaingt after the article (an t-alt).
“Caoinfhulaingt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caoinfhulaingt, the Irish word for tolerance.
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Tolerance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tolerance?
The Irish for tolerance is caoinfhulaingt (pronounced “KEEN-ool-ing-t”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce caoinfhulaingt in Irish?
Caoinfhulaingt is said like “KEEN-ool-ing-t” (IPA /ˈkiːnˌʊlˠəŋtʲ/).
Does caoinfhulaingt have a plural?
No plural form is given for caoinfhulaingt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does caoinfhulaingt change to chaoinfhulaingt or gcaoinfhulaingt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caoinfhulaingt becomes mo chaoinfhulaingt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaoinfhulaingt (eclipsis).
How is caoinfhulaingt different from foighne?
Caoinfhulaingt means tolerance of other people's views or ways, while foighne means patience in waiting or enduring.
