HeyRuaHow to say “understanding” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuiscint
- English:
- understanding, consideration, discernment, appreciation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tuig, to understand (ag tuiscint, understanding)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TISH-kint” /ˈt̪ˠɪʃcɪnʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tuisceana, na tuisceana (e.g. easpa tuisceana, lack of understanding)
What does “tuiscint” mean?
“Tuiscint” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- understanding
- The ability to grasp the meaning of something, or the act of understanding; it is the verbal noun of the verb tuig.Also: comprehension, grasp, awareness.
3 other meanings: consideration or discernment or appreciation
- 2consideration
- Sympathetic awareness of other people's feelings and situation.Also: thoughtfulness, sympathy, empathy.
- 3discernment
- Good sense and judgement; wisdom in seeing what matters.Also: wisdom, good sense, judgement.
- 4appreciation
- Recognition of the value or quality of something.Also: recognition.
Other Irish words for understanding: eolas (knowledge), léargas (insight), tuisceanach (understanding), báúil (sympathetic)
“Tuiscint” as a verbal noun
After ag, tuiscint means understanding: it is the verbal noun of the verb tuig (to understand). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tuiscint” with the article
Here is tuiscint after the article (an t-alt).
“Tuiscint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuiscint, the Irish word for understanding.
Other nouns in Irish
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Understanding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for understanding?
The Irish for understanding is tuiscint (pronounced “TISH-kint”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean consideration or discernment or appreciation.
How do you pronounce tuiscint in Irish?
Tuiscint is said like “TISH-kint” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɪʃcɪnʲtʲ/).
Does tuiscint have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuiscint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tuiscint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuiscint can mean understanding, consideration, discernment or appreciation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuiscint change to thuiscint or dtuiscint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuiscint becomes mo thuiscint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuiscint (eclipsis).
Do I use 'ar' or 'do' after tuiscint?
Use 'ar' for understanding a thing (tuiscint ar an bhfisic) and 'do' for sympathy towards someone (tuiscint do dhaoine eile).
How do I say 'misunderstanding'?
Use míthuiscint or iomrall tuisceana.
