HeyRuaHow to say “anomaly” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimhrialtacht
- English:
- anomaly
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AV-ree-al-takht” /ˈavʲɾʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- aimhrialtachta, na haimhrialtachta (e.g. cúis na haimhrialtachta, the cause of the anomaly)
What does “aimhrialtacht” mean?
- anomaly
- Something that departs from the normal rule or pattern; irregularity.Also: irregularity, abnormality, deviation.
“Aimhrialtacht” with the article
Here is aimhrialtacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Aimhrialtacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimhrialtacht, the Irish word for anomaly.
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Anomaly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anomaly?
The Irish for anomaly is aimhrialtacht (pronounced “AV-ree-al-takht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aimhrialtacht in Irish?
Aimhrialtacht is said like “AV-ree-al-takht” (IPA /ˈavʲɾʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does aimhrialtacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aimhrialtacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aimhrialtacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aimhrialtacht (the anomaly), a haimhrialtacht (her anomaly), a n-aimhrialtacht (their anomaly).
How does 'aimhrialtacht' differ from 'neamhrialtacht'?
'Aimhrialtacht' means an anomaly, something contrary to the rule, while 'neamhrialtacht' is the more general word for irregularity, as in verbs.
