HeyRuaHow to say “handsomeness” in Irish
- Irish:
- dathúlacht
- English:
- handsomeness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DA-hoo-lukht” /ˈd̪ˠahuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dathúlachta, na dathúlachta (e.g. cáil na dathúlachta, the fame of the handsomeness)
What does “dathúlacht” mean?
- handsomeness
- The quality of being good-looking or handsome, especially in a person.Also: good looks, comeliness, attractiveness, beauty.
“Dathúlacht” with the article
Here is dathúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dathúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dathúlacht, the Irish word for handsomeness.
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Handsomeness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handsomeness?
The Irish for handsomeness is dathúlacht (pronounced “DA-hoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dathúlacht in Irish?
Dathúlacht is said like “DA-hoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠahuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dathúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dathúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dathúlacht change to dhathúlacht or ndathúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dathúlacht becomes mo dhathúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndathúlacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dathúlacht and áilleacht?
Dathúlacht means handsomeness or good looks, mostly of people, from the adjective dathúil. Áilleacht is the more general word for beauty, used for people, places and things.
