HeyRuaHow to say “departure” in Irish
- Irish:
- imeacht
- English:
- departure, event, passage, gait
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- imigh, to leave (ag imeacht, leaving)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-akht” /ˈɪmʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- imeachtaí (departures)
- Genitive singular:
- imeachta, an imeachta (e.g. am an imeachta, the time of departure)
- Genitive plural:
- imeachtaí, na n-imeachtaí (e.g. clár na n-imeachtaí, programme of events)
What does “imeacht” mean?
“Imeacht” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- departure
- The act of going away or leaving; the verbal noun of the verb imigh.Also: going, leaving, going away.
3 other meanings: event or passage or gait
- 2event
- Something that happens or is organised, such as an activity at a festival; often plural for events or proceedings.Also: happening, activity, proceedings.
- 3passage
- The passing or course of something, especially time.Also: course, passing.
- 4gait
- The way a person or animal moves when walking or running.Also: pace, way of moving.
Other Irish words for departure: dul (going), fágáil (leaving)
“Imeacht” as a verbal noun
After ag, imeacht means leaving: it is the verbal noun of the verb imigh (to leave). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Imeacht” with the article
The plural of departure in Irish is imeachtaí. Here is imeacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imeacht, the Irish word for departure.
Other nouns in Irish
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Departure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for departure?
The Irish for departure is imeacht (pronounced “IM-akht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imeachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean event or passage or gait.
How do you pronounce imeacht in Irish?
Imeacht is said like “IM-akht” (IPA /ˈɪmʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of departure in Irish?
The plural of imeacht is imeachtaí; with the article, na himeachtaí means “the departures”. The genitive plural is imeachtaí, as in clár na n-imeachtaí (programme of events).
Does imeacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imeacht can mean departure, event, passage or gait, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imeacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imeacht (the departure), a himeacht (her departure), a n-imeacht (their departure), na himeachtaí (the departures).
How do I say 'events' as in a festival programme?
Use the plural imeachtaí, e.g. clár imeachtaí, 'programme of events'. For a single special occasion ócáid is also common.
What does 'le himeacht ama' mean?
It means 'with the passage of time' or 'over time', a very common set phrase.
