HeyRuaHow to say “dramatic quality” in Irish
- Irish:
- drámatacht
- English:
- dramatic quality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAW-muh-tukht” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- drámatachta, na drámatachta (e.g. easpa drámatachta, a lack of drama)
What does “drámatacht” mean?
- dramatic quality
- The quality of being dramatic, striking or theatrical.Also: dramatics, theatricality, drama, dramatic effect.
“Drámatacht” with the article
Here is drámatacht after the article (an t-alt).
an drámatacht
the dramatic quality
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Drámatacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using drámatacht, the Irish word for dramatic quality.
Bhí drámatacht ag baint leis an gcluiche aréir.
There was real drama in the match last night.
Is maith léi an drámatacht i ngach rud.
She likes drama in everything.
Níl mórán drámatachta sa scéal seo.
There isn't much drama in this story.
Thaitin drámatacht an radhairc go mór liom.
I really enjoyed the drama of the scene.
Cuireann an ceol le drámatacht an scannáin.
The music adds to the drama of the film.
Ná bí ag cur drámatachta ar gach rud!
Don't make a drama out of everything!
Tá drámatacht iontach sa léiriú nua.
The new production is wonderfully dramatic.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dramatic quality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dramatic quality?
The Irish for dramatic quality is drámatacht (pronounced “DRAW-muh-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce drámatacht in Irish?
Drámatacht is said like “DRAW-muh-tukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠaːmˠət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does drámatacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for drámatacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does drámatacht change to dhrámatacht or ndrámatacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) drámatacht becomes mo dhrámatacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndrámatacht (eclipsis).
How is 'drámatacht' different from 'dráma'?
'Dráma' is a play or drama as a work, while 'drámatacht' is the dramatic quality or theatricality of something.
