HeyRuaHow to say “elegance” in Irish
- Irish:
- galántacht
- English:
- elegance, gallantry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAW-lawn-tukht” /ˈɡalˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- galántachta, na galántachta (e.g. lucht na galántachta, fashionable people)
What does “galántacht” mean?
“Galántacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- elegance
- The quality of being stylish, fine or graceful in appearance or manner.Also: stylishness, finery, gracefulness, smartness.
1 other meaning: gallantry
- 2gallantry
- Courteous, showy or dashing behaviour, especially fine manners.Also: courtliness, fine manners.
“Galántacht” with the article
Here is galántacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Galántacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using galántacht, the Irish word for elegance.
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Elegance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for elegance?
The Irish for elegance is galántacht (pronounced “GAW-lawn-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gallantry.
How do you pronounce galántacht in Irish?
Galántacht is said like “GAW-lawn-tukht” (IPA /ˈɡalˠaːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does galántacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for galántacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does galántacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Galántacht can mean elegance or gallantry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does galántacht change to ghalántacht or ngalántacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galántacht becomes mo ghalántacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalántacht (eclipsis).
How is galántacht related to galánta?
Galántacht is the abstract noun from the adjective galánta, 'elegant, fine', so it means 'elegance' or 'fineness'.
