HeyRuaHow to say “abnormality” in Irish
- Irish:
- mínormáltacht
- English:
- abnormality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-nor-mawl-tukht” /ˈmʲiːn̪ˠɔɾˠmˠaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mínormáltachta, na mínormáltachta (e.g. cúis na mínormáltachta, the cause of the abnormality)
What does “mínormáltacht” mean?
- abnormality
- The state or quality of being abnormal, not following the usual or normal pattern.Also: abnormalism, abnormalness, irregularity.
“Mínormáltacht” with the article
Here is mínormáltacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Mínormáltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mínormáltacht, the Irish word for abnormality.
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Abnormality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abnormality?
The Irish for abnormality is mínormáltacht (pronounced “MEE-nor-mawl-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce mínormáltacht in Irish?
Mínormáltacht is said like “MEE-nor-mawl-tukht” (IPA /ˈmʲiːn̪ˠɔɾˠmˠaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does mínormáltacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for mínormáltacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mínormáltacht change to mhínormáltacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhínormáltacht. After ár (our) it stays ár mínormáltacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'mínormáltacht' formed?
It is 'normáltacht' (normality) with the negative prefix 'mí-', so it means abnormality; the adjective is 'mínormálta' (abnormal).
