HeyRuaHow to say “activation” in Irish
- Irish:
- gníomhachtú
- English:
- activation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- gníomhachtaigh, to activate (ag gníomhachtú, activating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNEEV-ukh-too” /ˈɟnʲiːwəxt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- gníomhachtaithe, an ghníomhachtaithe (e.g. cód gníomhachtaithe, activation code)
What does “gníomhachtú” mean?
- activation
- The act of making something active or starting it working; it is the verbal noun of the verb gníomhachtaigh (activate).Also: activating, enabling.
“Gníomhachtú” as a verbal noun
After ag, gníomhachtú means activating: it is the verbal noun of the verb gníomhachtaigh (to activate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Gníomhachtú” with the article
Here is gníomhachtú after the article (an t-alt).
“Gníomhachtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gníomhachtú, the Irish word for activation.
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Activation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for activation?
The Irish for activation is gníomhachtú (pronounced “GNEEV-ukh-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gníomhachtú in Irish?
Gníomhachtú is said like “GNEEV-ukh-too” (IPA /ˈɟnʲiːwəxt̪ˠuː/).
Does gníomhachtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for gníomhachtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gníomhachtú change to ghníomhachtú or ngníomhachtú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gníomhachtú becomes mo ghníomhachtú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngníomhachtú (eclipsis).
How is gníomhachtú different from gníomhaíocht?
Gníomhachtú means activation, the act of switching something on, while gníomhaíocht means activity in general.
