Wastefulness in Irish (Diomailteacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for wastefulness?

The Irish for wastefulness is diomailteacht (pronounced “DUM-ul-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “wastefulness” in Irish

Irish:: diomailteacht
English:: wastefulness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “DUM-ul-tyukht” /ˈdʲʊmˠəlʲtʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: diomailteachta, na diomailteachta (e.g. toradh na diomailteachta, the result of wastefulness)

What does “diomailteacht” mean?

wastefulness: The quality of being wasteful, spending or using things carelessly without need.Also: prodigality, extravagance, waste.

“Diomailteacht” with the article

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

an diomailteacht

the wastefulness

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Diomailteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using diomailteacht, the Irish word for wastefulness.

Ní maith liom diomailteacht ar bith.

I don't like any wastefulness.

Cháin sé diomailteacht an rialtais.

He criticised the government's wastefulness.

Is í an diomailteacht is cúis leis na fiacha.

Wastefulness is the cause of the debts.

Bhí náire orm faoi mo dhiomailteacht féin.

I was ashamed of my own wastefulness.

Ní féidir glacadh le diomailteacht den sórt sin.

Wastefulness of that kind cannot be accepted.

Tá a lán diomailteachta sa chóras sláinte.

There is a lot of wastefulness in the health system.

Chuir an diomailteacht bia isteach go mór uirthi.

The waste of food really bothered her.

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Wastefulness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wastefulness?

The Irish for wastefulness is diomailteacht (pronounced “DUM-ul-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce diomailteacht in Irish?

Diomailteacht is said like “DUM-ul-tyukht” (IPA /ˈdʲʊmˠəlʲtʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does diomailteacht have a plural?

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

Why does diomailteacht change to dhiomailteacht or ndiomailteacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diomailteacht becomes mo dhiomailteacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiomailteacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'diomailteacht' and 'diomailt'?

'Diomailt' is the act of wasting, for example 'diomailt ama' (a waste of time), while 'diomailteacht' is the quality of being wasteful.

Wastefulness in Irish (Diomailteacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage