HeyRuaHow to say “toughness” in Irish
- Irish:
- righneas
- English:
- toughness, slowness, stubbornness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RIN-yus” /ˈrʲiːnʲəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- righnis, an righnis (e.g. de bharr an righnis, because of the toughness)
What does “righneas” mean?
“Righneas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- toughness
- The quality of being tough, stiff or hard to bend or chew.Also: stiffness, tenacity.
2 other meanings: slowness or stubbornness
- 2slowness
- Slowness or tardiness, being slow to act or move.Also: tardiness, sluggishness.
- 3stubbornness
- Unwillingness to give way or change one's mind.Also: obstinacy, doggedness.
“Righneas” with the article
Here is righneas after the article (an t-alt).
an righneas
the toughness
No change after an
“Righneas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using righneas, the Irish word for toughness.
Bhí righneas san fheoil sin.
That meat was tough.
Níor thaitin an righneas sin liom.
I didn't like that stubbornness.
Tá righneas ina ghéaga ar maidin.
His limbs are stiff in the morning.
Chuir righneas na seirbhíse olc orm.
The slowness of the service annoyed me.
Thuig sí méid an righnis a bhí ann.
She understood how stubborn he was.
Le righneas a d'éirigh leis sa deireadh.
He succeeded in the end through tenacity.
Is cuimhin liom righneas mo sheanathar.
I remember my grandfather's stubbornness.
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Toughness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toughness?
The Irish for toughness is righneas (pronounced “RIN-yus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean slowness or stubbornness.
How do you pronounce righneas in Irish?
Righneas is said like “RIN-yus” (IPA /ˈrʲiːnʲəs/).
Does righneas have a plural?
No plural form is given for righneas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does righneas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Righneas can mean toughness, slowness or stubbornness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What adjective is righneas related to?
It is the abstract noun from the adjective righin, meaning tough, slow or stubborn.
