HeyRuaHow to say “fault” in Irish
- Irish:
- locht
- English:
- fault, blame
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lukht” /l̪ˠɔxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- lochtanna (faults)
- Genitive singular:
- lochta, an lochta (e.g. cúis an lochta, the cause of the fault)
- Genitive plural:
- lochtanna, na lochtanna (e.g. ceartú na lochtanna, the correction of the faults)
What does “locht” mean?
“Locht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fault
- A flaw, defect or imperfection in a person or thing.Also: defect, flaw, blemish, imperfection.
“Locht” with the article
The plural of fault in Irish is lochtanna. Here is locht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Locht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using locht, the Irish word for fault.
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Fault in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fault?
The Irish for fault is locht (pronounced “lukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lochtanna. Depending on context it can also mean blame.
How do you pronounce locht in Irish?
Locht is said like “lukht” (IPA /l̪ˠɔxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fault in Irish?
The plural of locht is lochtanna; with the article, na lochtanna means “the faults”. The genitive plural is lochtanna, as in ceartú na lochtanna (the correction of the faults).
Does locht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Locht can mean fault or blame, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'it's my fault' in Irish?
Say 'Is orm atá an locht' or 'Ormsa an locht'; the fault is 'on' the person with 'ar'.
What is the difference between locht and milleán?
Locht is a fault or defect, and also blame; milleán is specifically blame, as in 'an milleán a chur ar dhuine'.
