Authenticity in Irish (Barántúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for authenticity?

The Irish for authenticity is barántúlacht (pronounced “bar-AWN-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “authenticity” in Irish

Irish:: barántúlacht
English:: authenticity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “bar-AWN-too-lukht” /ˈbˠaɾˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: barántúlachta, na barántúlachta (e.g. cruthúnas barántúlachta, proof of authenticity)

What does “barántúlacht” mean?

authenticity: The quality of being genuine, authentic or reliable.Also: genuineness, reliability, validity.

“Barántúlacht” with the article

Here is barántúlacht after the article (an t-alt).

an bharántúlacht

the authenticity

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Barántúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using barántúlacht, the Irish word for authenticity.

Níl aon amhras faoi bharántúlacht na litreach.

There is no doubt about the authenticity of the letter.

Cheistigh an saineolaí barántúlacht an phictiúir.

The expert questioned the authenticity of the painting.

Tá barántúlacht an scéil le fíorú fós.

The truth of the story still has to be verified.

Thug sé teastas barántúlachta dom leis an bhfáinne.

He gave me a certificate of authenticity with the ring.

Is í an bharántúlacht is tábhachtaí sa chás seo.

Authenticity is what matters most in this case.

Bhí amhras orthu i dtaobh barántúlacht na doiciméad.

They had doubts about the authenticity of the documents.

Cuireann an fhianaise seo le barántúlacht a chuntais.

This evidence adds to the reliability of his account.

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Authenticity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for authenticity?

The Irish for authenticity is barántúlacht (pronounced “bar-AWN-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce barántúlacht in Irish?

Barántúlacht is said like “bar-AWN-too-lukht” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does barántúlacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for barántúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does barántúlacht change to bharántúlacht or mbarántúlacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barántúlacht becomes mo bharántúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarántúlacht (eclipsis).

How is barántúlacht related to barántúil?

Barántúlacht is the abstract noun from the adjective barántúil, 'authentic, reliable', which itself comes from barántas, 'warrant, guarantee'.

Authenticity in Irish (Barántúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage