HeyRuaHow to say “uneasiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- corrabhuais
- English:
- uneasiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOR-uh-voosh” /ˈkɔɾˠəwuəʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- corrabhuaise, na corrabhuaise (e.g. cúis na corrabhuaise, the cause of the uneasiness)
What does “corrabhuais” mean?
- uneasiness
- A feeling of unease, restlessness or slight anxiety, often about something that is not quite right.Also: unease, disquiet, restlessness, discomfort.
Other Irish words for uneasiness: míshuaimhneas (uneasiness)
“Corrabhuais” with the article
Here is corrabhuais after the article (an t-alt).
“Corrabhuais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corrabhuais, the Irish word for uneasiness.
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Uneasiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uneasiness?
The Irish for uneasiness is corrabhuais (pronounced “KOR-uh-voosh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce corrabhuais in Irish?
Corrabhuais is said like “KOR-uh-voosh” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠəwuəʃ/).
Does corrabhuais have a plural?
No plural form is given for corrabhuais in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does corrabhuais change to chorrabhuais or gcorrabhuais?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corrabhuais becomes mo chorrabhuais (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorrabhuais (eclipsis).
How do I say someone feels uneasy using corrabhuais?
Use 'ar': 'Tá corrabhuais orm' means I feel uneasy, and 'chuir sé corrabhuais orm' means it made me uneasy.
