Uncertainty in Irish (Éideimhne): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for uncertainty?

The Irish for uncertainty is éideimhne (pronounced “AY-dev-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “uncertainty” in Irish

Irish:: éideimhne
English:: uncertainty
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “AY-dev-nyuh” /ˈeːdʲəvʲnʲə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: éideimhne, na héideimhne (e.g. tréimhse éideimhne, a period of uncertainty)

What does “éideimhne” mean?

uncertainty: The state of not being sure or certain about something.Also: doubt, doubtfulness, incertitude.

Other Irish words for uncertainty: amhras (doubt), dabht (doubt), éiginnteacht (uncertainty), neamhchinnteacht (uncertainty)

“Éideimhne” with the article

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

an éideimhne

the uncertainty

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

“Éideimhne” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using éideimhne, the Irish word for uncertainty.

Tá éideimhne mhór faoi thodhchaí an chomhlachta.

There is great uncertainty about the company's future.

Chuir an éideimhne isteach go mór orainn.

The uncertainty really bothered us.

Bhí tréimhse éideimhne ann tar éis an toghcháin.

There was a period of uncertainty after the election.

Ní maith liom an éideimhne seo ar chor ar bith.

I don't like this uncertainty at all.

Táimid fós in éideimhne faoin toradh.

We are still uncertain about the result.

Ba chúis éideimhne é sin do gach duine.

That was a cause of uncertainty for everyone.

Níl aon éideimhne ann faoina chuid fianaise.

There is no uncertainty about his evidence.

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Uncertainty in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for uncertainty?

The Irish for uncertainty is éideimhne (pronounced “AY-dev-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce éideimhne in Irish?

Éideimhne is said like “AY-dev-nyuh” (IPA /ˈeːdʲəvʲnʲə/).

Does éideimhne have a plural?

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

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éideimhne (the uncertainty), a héideimhne (her uncertainty), a n-éideimhne (their uncertainty).

How is 'éideimhne' different from 'amhras'?

'Éideimhne' is uncertainty, a lack of certainty about facts or outcomes, while 'amhras' is doubt or suspicion. Its opposite is 'deimhne', certainty.

Uncertainty in Irish (Éideimhne): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage