HeyRuaHow to say “cheekiness” in Irish
- Irish:
- soibealtacht
- English:
- cheekiness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SIB-el-tukht” /ˈsˠɪbʲəlˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- soibealtachta, na soibealtachta (e.g. barr na soibealtachta, the height of cheekiness)
What does “soibealtacht” mean?
- cheekiness
- Impudent or bold behaviour that shows a lack of respect, especially in speech.Also: impudence, insolence, cheek, sauciness.
“Soibealtacht” with the article
Here is soibealtacht after the article (an t-alt).
an tsoibealtacht
the cheekiness
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Soibealtacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soibealtacht, the Irish word for cheekiness.
Ní ghlacfaidh mé le soibealtacht uait.
I won't put up with cheek from you.
Bhí an tsoibealtacht le feiceáil ina aghaidh.
The impudence was visible on his face.
Cuireadh abhaile é mar gheall ar a shoibealtacht.
He was sent home because of his cheekiness.
Níor thaitin a soibealtacht leis an múinteoir.
The teacher didn't like her insolence.
Is iomaí duine a bhain gáire as a shoibealtacht.
Many people laughed at his cheek.
Bíonn soibealtacht ar pháistí áirithe sa rang.
Some children in the class are cheeky.
Ba mhór an tsoibealtacht é sin a rá.
It was very impudent to say that.
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Cheekiness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cheekiness?
The Irish for cheekiness is soibealtacht (pronounced “SIB-el-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce soibealtacht in Irish?
Soibealtacht is said like “SIB-el-tukht” (IPA /ˈsˠɪbʲəlˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does soibealtacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for soibealtacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does soibealtacht change to shoibealtacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoibealtacht. After ár (our) it stays ár soibealtacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does 'soibealtacht' relate to 'soibealta'?
'Soibealtacht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'soibealta', meaning cheeky or impudent: 'Ná bí soibealta!' means 'Don't be cheeky!'
