Contrariety in Irish (Contrárthacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for contrariety?

The Irish for contrariety is contrárthacht (pronounced “KUN-traw-ruh-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean contrast.

Q: Does contrárthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Contrárthacht can mean contrariety or contrast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “contrariety” in Irish

Irish:: contrárthacht
English:: contrariety, contrast
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KUN-traw-ruh-hukht” /ˈkɔn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠaːɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: contrárthachta, na contrárthachta (e.g. prionsabal na contrárthachta, the principle of contrariety)

What does “contrárthacht” mean?

“Contrárthacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

contrariety: The state of being opposite or contrary to something else.Also: oppositeness, contrariness, opposition.

1 other meaning: contrast

2contrast: A clear difference between two things when they are compared.Also: difference, opposition.

“Contrárthacht” with the article

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

an chontrárthacht

the contrariety

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Contrárthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using contrárthacht, the Irish word for contrariety.

Tá contrárthacht mhór idir an dá thuairim sin.

There is a big contradiction between those two opinions.

Ní fheicim aon chontrárthacht sa scéal.

I see no contradiction in the story.

Is léir an chontrárthacht idir an saibhir agus an bocht.

The contrast between rich and poor is obvious.

Labhair an léachtóir faoi nádúr na contrárthachta.

The lecturer spoke about the nature of contrariety.

Tá contrárthacht ina chuid cainte i gcónaí.

There is always contradiction in what he says.

Bhain an file úsáid as contrárthacht sa dán.

The poet used contrast in the poem.

Is cuid den saol an chontrárthacht.

Contrariety is part of life.

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Contrariety in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for contrariety?

The Irish for contrariety is contrárthacht (pronounced “KUN-traw-ruh-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean contrast.

How do you pronounce contrárthacht in Irish?

Contrárthacht is said like “KUN-traw-ruh-hukht” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠaːɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).

Does contrárthacht have a plural?

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

Does contrárthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Contrárthacht can mean contrariety or contrast, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does contrárthacht change to chontrárthacht or gcontrárthacht?

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

Is contrárthacht the usual word for 'contrast'?

In everyday Irish 'codarsnacht' is the more common word for contrast; contrárthacht stresses oppositeness or contrariety.

Contrariety in Irish (Contrárthacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage