HeyRuaHow to say “behaviour” in Irish
- Irish:
- iompraíocht
- English:
- behaviour, carriage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-pree-ukht” /ˈʊmˠpˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- iompraíochtaí (behaviours)
- Genitive singular:
- iompraíochta, na hiompraíochta (e.g. fadhbanna iompraíochta, behaviour problems)
- Genitive plural:
- iompraíochtaí, na n-iompraíochtaí (e.g. staidéar ar phatrúin na n-iompraíochtaí, the study of the patterns of behaviours)
What does “iompraíocht” mean?
“Iompraíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- behaviour
- The way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves.Also: behavior, conduct, demeanour.
1 other meaning: carriage
- 2carriage
- The act or business of carrying or transporting goods.Also: transport, conveyance, haulage.
“Iompraíocht” with the article
The plural of behaviour in Irish is iompraíochtaí. Here is iompraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iompraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iompraíocht, the Irish word for behaviour.
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Behaviour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for behaviour?
The Irish for behaviour is iompraíocht (pronounced “UM-pree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iompraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean carriage.
How do you pronounce iompraíocht in Irish?
Iompraíocht is said like “UM-pree-ukht” (IPA /ˈʊmˠpˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of behaviour in Irish?
The plural of iompraíocht is iompraíochtaí; with the article, na hiompraíochtaí means “the behaviours”. The genitive plural is iompraíochtaí, as in staidéar ar phatrúin na n-iompraíochtaí (the study of the patterns of behaviours).
Does iompraíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iompraíocht can mean behaviour or carriage, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iompraíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iompraíocht (the behaviour), a hiompraíocht (her behaviour), a n-iompraíocht (their behaviour), na hiompraíochtaí (the behaviours).
What is the difference between iompraíocht and iompar?
Both can mean behaviour, but iompar also means carrying or transport, while iompraíocht is the usual specific word for behaviour, as in fadhbanna iompraíochta.
