HeyRuaHow to say “detection” in Irish
- Irish:
- bleachtaireacht
- English:
- detection
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLAKH-tir-ukht” /ˈbʲlʲaxt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bleachtaireachta, na bleachtaireachta (e.g. scéal bleachtaireachta, detective story)
What does “bleachtaireacht” mean?
- detection
- The work of a detective: investigating crimes and finding out who committed them.Also: detective work, detecting, investigation, sleuthing.
“Bleachtaireacht” with the article
Here is bleachtaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bleachtaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bleachtaireacht, the Irish word for detection.
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Detection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for detection?
The Irish for detection is bleachtaireacht (pronounced “BLAKH-tir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bleachtaireacht in Irish?
Bleachtaireacht is said like “BLAKH-tir-ukht” (IPA /ˈbʲlʲaxt̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does bleachtaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bleachtaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bleachtaireacht change to bhleachtaireacht or mbleachtaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bleachtaireacht becomes mo bhleachtaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbleachtaireacht (eclipsis).
How is bleachtaireacht related to bleachtaire?
Bleachtaire means a detective, and bleachtaireacht is the work or activity of a detective, as in scéal bleachtaireachta, a detective story.
