HeyRuaHow to say “friendliness” in Irish
- Irish:
- muintearthacht
- English:
- friendliness, kinship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MWIN-tyer-hukht” /ˈmˠɪnʲtʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- muintearthachta, na muintearthachta (e.g. spiorad na muintearthachta, the spirit of friendliness)
What does “muintearthacht” mean?
“Muintearthacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- friendliness
- The quality of being friendly, warm and sociable towards other people.Also: sociability, neighbourliness, kindliness, affability.
1 other meaning: kinship
- 2kinship
- A sense of close relationship or fellow feeling between people, as among kin.Also: fellowship, fellow feeling, relationship.
Other Irish words for friendliness: muintearas (friendliness), cairdiúlacht (friendliness)
“Muintearthacht” with the article
Here is muintearthacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Muintearthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using muintearthacht, the Irish word for friendliness.
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Friendliness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for friendliness?
The Irish for friendliness is muintearthacht (pronounced “MWIN-tyer-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean kinship.
How do you pronounce muintearthacht in Irish?
Muintearthacht is said like “MWIN-tyer-hukht” (IPA /ˈmˠɪnʲtʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does muintearthacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for muintearthacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does muintearthacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Muintearthacht can mean friendliness or kinship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does muintearthacht change to mhuintearthacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhuintearthacht. After ár (our) it stays ár muintearthacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is muintearthacht different from cairdeas?
Cairdeas is friendship between particular people, while muintearthacht is a general friendly, sociable manner or atmosphere. The adjective is muinteartha, 'friendly'.
