HeyRuaHow to say “uncertainty” in Irish
- Irish:
- éiginnteacht
- English:
- uncertainty, indefiniteness, indecision
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-ging-tyukht” /ˈeːɟiːn̠ʲtʲəxt̪/
- Plural:
- éiginnteachtaí (uncertainties)
- Genitive singular:
- éiginnteachta, na héiginnteachta (e.g. tréimhse éiginnteachta, a period of uncertainty)
- Genitive plural:
- éiginnteachtaí, na n-éiginnteachtaí (e.g. réiteach na n-éiginnteachtaí, the resolution of the uncertainties)
What does “éiginnteacht” mean?
“Éiginnteacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- uncertainty
- The state of not being sure or certain about something.Also: doubt, unsureness.
2 other meanings: indefiniteness or indecision
- 2indefiniteness
- The quality of being vague, unclear or not exactly defined.Also: vagueness, ambiguity.
- 3indecision
- The state of being unable to make up your mind.Also: indecisiveness, hesitancy.
Other Irish words for uncertainty: amhras (doubt), dabht (doubt), neamhchinnteacht (uncertainty)
“Éiginnteacht” with the article
The plural of uncertainty in Irish is éiginnteachtaí. Here is éiginnteacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éiginnteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éiginnteacht, the Irish word for uncertainty.
Other nouns in Irish
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Uncertainty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uncertainty?
The Irish for uncertainty is éiginnteacht (pronounced “AY-ging-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is éiginnteachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean indefiniteness or indecision.
How do you pronounce éiginnteacht in Irish?
Éiginnteacht is said like “AY-ging-tyukht” (IPA /ˈeːɟiːn̠ʲtʲəxt̪/).
What is the plural of uncertainty in Irish?
The plural of éiginnteacht is éiginnteachtaí; with the article, na héiginnteachtaí means “the uncertainties”. The genitive plural is éiginnteachtaí, as in réiteach na n-éiginnteachtaí (the resolution of the uncertainties).
Does éiginnteacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éiginnteacht can mean uncertainty, indefiniteness or indecision, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éiginnteacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éiginnteacht (the uncertainty), a héiginnteacht (her uncertainty), a n-éiginnteacht (their uncertainty), na héiginnteachtaí (the uncertainties).
What is the difference between éiginnteacht and míchinnteacht?
Both can mean uncertainty; éiginnteacht also covers indefiniteness and vagueness, while míchinnteacht leans towards doubt or insecurity. Their opposite is cinnteacht, certainty.
