HeyRuaHow to say “Gaeltacht” in Irish
- Irish:
- Gaeltacht
- English:
- Gaeltacht, Irish-speaking people
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GAYL-tukht” /ˈɡeːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- Gaeltachtaí (Gaeltachts)
- Genitive singular:
- Gaeltachta, na Gaeltachta (e.g. muintir na Gaeltachta, the people of the Gaeltacht)
- Genitive plural:
- Gaeltachtaí, na nGaeltachtaí (e.g. daonra na nGaeltachtaí, the population of the Gaeltacht areas)
What does “Gaeltacht” mean?
“Gaeltacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Gaeltacht
- An area of Ireland where Irish is the community language, or all such areas taken together.Also: Irish-speaking area, Irish-speaking district, Gaeltacht region.
1 other meaning: Irish-speaking people
- 2Irish-speaking people
- The Irish-speaking community or people as a whole (older, literary use).Also: Irish speakers, Gaelic community.
“Gaeltacht” with the article
The plural of Gaeltacht in Irish is Gaeltachtaí. Here is Gaeltacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaeltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Gaeltacht, the Irish word for Gaeltacht.
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Gaeltacht in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Gaeltacht?
The Irish for Gaeltacht is Gaeltacht (pronounced “GAYL-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is Gaeltachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean Irish-speaking people.
How do you pronounce Gaeltacht in Irish?
Gaeltacht is said like “GAYL-tukht” (IPA /ˈɡeːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of Gaeltacht in Irish?
The plural of Gaeltacht is Gaeltachtaí; with the article, na Gaeltachtaí means “the Gaeltachts”. The genitive plural is Gaeltachtaí, as in daonra na nGaeltachtaí (the population of the Gaeltacht areas).
Does Gaeltacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaeltacht can mean Gaeltacht or Irish-speaking people, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does Gaeltacht change to Ghaeltacht or nGaeltacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Gaeltacht becomes mo Ghaeltacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGaeltacht (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of Gaeltacht?
The English-speaking parts of Ireland are called an Ghalltacht, and a partly Irish-speaking area is a Breac-Ghaeltacht.
Why is it 'sa Ghaeltacht' but 'as an nGaeltacht'?
After sa, den and don te noun is lenited (sa Ghaeltacht), while after most other prepositions with an it is eclipsed (as an nGaeltacht, ar an nGaeltacht).
