HeyRuaHow to say “creativity” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruthaitheacht
- English:
- creativity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRU-hih-hukht” /ˈkɾʊhɪhəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- cruthaitheachta, na cruthaitheachta (e.g. forbairt na cruthaitheachta, development of creativity)
What does “cruthaitheacht” mean?
- creativity
- The ability to make new things or think of original ideas.Also: creativeness, inventiveness, originality.
“Cruthaitheacht” with the article
Here is cruthaitheacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cruthaitheacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruthaitheacht, the Irish word for creativity.
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Creativity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for creativity?
The Irish for creativity is cruthaitheacht (pronounced “KRU-hih-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cruthaitheacht in Irish?
Cruthaitheacht is said like “KRU-hih-hukht” (IPA /ˈkɾʊhɪhəxt̪/).
Does cruthaitheacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cruthaitheacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cruthaitheacht change to chruthaitheacht or gcruthaitheacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruthaitheacht becomes mo chruthaitheacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruthaitheacht (eclipsis).
How is 'cruthaitheacht' different from 'samhlaíocht'?
'Cruthaitheacht' is creativity, the ability to make or create, while 'samhlaíocht' is imagination, the ability to picture things in the mind.
