HeyRuaHow to say “characterization” in Irish
- Irish:
- carachtracht
- English:
- characterization
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-ukh-trukht” /ˈkaɾˠəxt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- carachtrachta, na carachtrachta (e.g. anailís na carachtrachta, the analysis of the characterization)
What does “carachtracht” mean?
- characterization
- The way a writer creates and portrays the characters in a story, play or film.Also: characterisation, portrayal of characters, character development.
“Carachtracht” with the article
Here is carachtracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Carachtracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carachtracht, the Irish word for characterization.
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Characterization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for characterization?
The Irish for characterization is carachtracht (pronounced “KAR-ukh-trukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce carachtracht in Irish?
Carachtracht is said like “KAR-ukh-trukht” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəxt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does carachtracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for carachtracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does carachtracht change to charachtracht or gcarachtracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carachtracht becomes mo charachtracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarachtracht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between carachtracht and carachtar?
Carachtar is a character in a story, while carachtracht is the way the author portrays those characters: characterization.
