HeyRuaHow to say “commentary” in Irish
- Irish:
- tráchtaireacht
- English:
- commentary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAWKH-tir-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- tráchtaireachtaí (commentaries)
- Genitive singular:
- tráchtaireachta, na tráchtaireachta (e.g. tús na tráchtaireachta, the start of the commentary)
- Genitive plural:
- tráchtaireachtaí, na dtráchtaireachtaí (e.g. téacsanna na dtráchtaireachtaí, the texts of the commentaries)
What does “tráchtaireacht” mean?
“Tráchtaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- commentary
- A spoken or written description and discussion of an event as it happens, such as a match on radio or television.Also: running commentary, sports commentary, match commentary.
1 other meaning:
- 2commentary
- A set of explanatory notes or remarks on a text or subject.Also: annotation, critique, remarks.
“Tráchtaireacht” with the article
The plural of commentary in Irish is tráchtaireachtaí. Here is tráchtaireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tráchtaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tráchtaireacht, the Irish word for commentary.
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Commentary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commentary?
The Irish for commentary is tráchtaireacht (pronounced “TRAWKH-tir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tráchtaireachtaí.
How do you pronounce tráchtaireacht in Irish?
Tráchtaireacht is said like “TRAWKH-tir-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːxt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of commentary in Irish?
The plural of tráchtaireacht is tráchtaireachtaí; with the article, na tráchtaireachtaí means “the commentaries”. The genitive plural is tráchtaireachtaí, as in téacsanna na dtráchtaireachtaí (the texts of the commentaries).
Why does tráchtaireacht change to thráchtaireacht or dtráchtaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tráchtaireacht becomes mo thráchtaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtráchtaireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tráchtaireacht' and 'tráchtaire'?
'Tráchtaireacht' is the commentary itself, while 'tráchtaire' is the commentator, the person who gives it.
Is 'tráchtaireacht' related to 'trácht'?
Yes, it comes from 'trácht' in the sense of mentioning or discussing, as in 'trácht ar rud', to talk about something.
