HeyRuaHow to say “accuracy” in Irish
- Irish:
- beachtas
- English:
- accuracy, precision
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAKH-tus” /bʲaxt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- beachtais, an bheachtais (e.g. leibhéal beachtais, level of accuracy)
What does “beachtas” mean?
“Beachtas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- accuracy
- The quality of being exact and correct, without errors.Also: precision, exactness, correctness.
1 other meaning: precision
- 2precision
- Exactness in detail, especially in measurement, language or thought.Also: exactitude, nicety.
Other Irish words for accuracy: cruinneas (accuracy)
“Beachtas” with the article
Here is beachtas after the article (an t-alt).
“Beachtas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beachtas, the Irish word for accuracy.
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Accuracy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accuracy?
The Irish for accuracy is beachtas (pronounced “BAKH-tus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean precision.
How do you pronounce beachtas in Irish?
Beachtas is said like “BAKH-tus” (IPA /bʲaxt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does beachtas have a plural?
No plural form is given for beachtas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does beachtas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Beachtas can mean accuracy or precision, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does beachtas change to bheachtas or mbeachtas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beachtas becomes mo bheachtas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeachtas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between beachtas and cruinneas?
Both mean accuracy; cruinneas is the more common everyday word, while beachtas stresses exactness and precision, linked to the adjective beacht.
