abstinence in Irish
abstinence in Irish is abstanaid, lánstaonadh — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
abstinence in Irish
abstanaid
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
lánstaonadh
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
What does "abstinence" mean?
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noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
"He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis."
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abstinence in a sentence
- He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis.
- The programme teaches abstinence as one method of prevention.
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What is "abstinence" in Irish?
"abstinence" in Irish is abstanaid, lánstaonadh. abstinence means: The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
How do you use "abstinence" in a sentence?
Example: "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis." In Irish, "abstinence" is abstanaid, lánstaonadh.
Are there other ways to say "abstinence" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "abstinence": abstanaid, lánstaonadh.
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