HeyRuaHow to say “attractiveness” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarraingteacht
- English:
- attractiveness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-ing-tyakht” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲtʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tarraingteachta, na tarraingteachta (e.g. cúis na tarraingteachta, the reason for the attractiveness)
What does “tarraingteacht” mean?
- attractiveness
- The quality of being attractive or appealing, so that something or someone draws people towards it.Also: attraction, appeal, allure, charm.
“Tarraingteacht” with the article
Here is tarraingteacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tarraingteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarraingteacht, the Irish word for attractiveness.
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Attractiveness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attractiveness?
The Irish for attractiveness is tarraingteacht (pronounced “TAR-ing-tyakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tarraingteacht in Irish?
Tarraingteacht is said like “TAR-ing-tyakht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲtʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tarraingteacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tarraingteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tarraingteacht change to tharraingteacht or dtarraingteacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarraingteacht becomes mo tharraingteacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarraingteacht (eclipsis).
How is 'tarraingteacht' different from 'tarraingt'?
'Tarraingt' is the act of pulling or drawing (and also attraction as a force), while 'tarraingteacht' is the quality of being attractive, from the adjective 'tarraingteach'.
