HeyRuaHow to say “act” in Irish
- Irish:
- acht
- English:
- act, decree, condition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “akht” /axt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- achtanna (acts)
- Genitive singular:
- achta, an achta (e.g. forálacha an achta, the provisions of the act)
- Genitive plural:
- achtanna, na n-achtanna (e.g. téacs na n-achtanna, the text of the acts)
What does “acht” mean?
“Acht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- act
- A law passed by a parliament, such as the Oireachtas.Also: statute, enactment, law, legislation.
2 other meanings: decree or condition
- 2decree
- An official order or decree.Also: ordinance, edict.
- 3condition
- A condition or stipulation, mainly in older or literary use.Also: stipulation, compact.
Other Irish words for act: gníomh (action), gníomhaigh (act), aicsean (action)
“Acht” with the article
The plural of act in Irish is achtanna. Here is acht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Acht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acht, the Irish word for act.
Other nouns in Irish
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Act in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for act?
The Irish for act is acht (pronounced “akht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is achtanna. Depending on context it can also mean decree or condition.
How do you pronounce acht in Irish?
Acht is said like “akht” (IPA /axt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of act in Irish?
The plural of acht is achtanna; with the article, na hachtanna means “the acts”. The genitive plural is achtanna, as in téacs na n-achtanna (the text of the acts).
Does acht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Acht can mean act, decree or condition, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does acht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-acht (the act), a hacht (her act), a n-acht (their act), na hachtanna (the acts).
What is the difference between 'acht' and 'bille'?
A 'bille' is a bill still being debated; once it is passed and signed it becomes an 'acht'.
Does 'acht' mean an act as in a deed or a play?
No, a deed is 'gníomh' and an act of a play is 'gníomh' too; 'acht' is a law.
