HeyRuaHow to say “diversity” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilchineálacht
- English:
- diversity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “il-KHIN-aw-lukht” /ɪlʲˈçɪnʲɑːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ilchineálachta, na hilchineálachta (e.g. leibhéal na hilchineálachta, the level of diversity)
What does “ilchineálacht” mean?
- diversity
- The state of being made up of many different kinds or types.Also: variety, heterogeneity, multiplicity.
Other Irish words for diversity: éagsúlacht (variety)
“Ilchineálacht” with the article
Here is ilchineálacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ilchineálacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ilchineálacht, the Irish word for diversity.
Other nouns in Irish
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Diversity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diversity?
The Irish for diversity is ilchineálacht (pronounced “il-KHIN-aw-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ilchineálacht in Irish?
Ilchineálacht is said like “il-KHIN-aw-lukht” (IPA /ɪlʲˈçɪnʲɑːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ilchineálacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ilchineálacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ilchineálacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ilchineálacht (the diversity), a hilchineálacht (her diversity), a n-ilchineálacht (their diversity).
What is the difference between ilchineálacht and éagsúlacht?
Both can mean diversity, but éagsúlacht is the more common everyday word for variety or difference, while ilchineálacht stresses being made of many kinds and is more formal or technical.
