HeyRuaHow to say “imagination” in Irish
- Irish:
- samhlaíocht
- English:
- imagination
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOW-lee-ukht” /ˈsˠəuliːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- samhlaíochta, na samhlaíochta (e.g. saothar samhlaíochta, a work of imagination)
What does “samhlaíocht” mean?
- imagination
- The ability of the mind to form pictures and ideas of things that are not present or not real.Also: imaginativeness, creativity, fancy.
Other Irish words for imagination: samhlú (imagining)
“Samhlaíocht” with the article
Here is samhlaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Samhlaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using samhlaíocht, the Irish word for imagination.
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Imagination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for imagination?
The Irish for imagination is samhlaíocht (pronounced “SOW-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce samhlaíocht in Irish?
Samhlaíocht is said like “SOW-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠəuliːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does samhlaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for samhlaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does samhlaíocht change to shamhlaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shamhlaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár samhlaíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'samhlaíocht' related to 'samhail'?
'Samhlaíocht' comes from the verb 'samhlaigh' (imagine), which is linked to 'samhail' (likeness, image). 'Samhlaíocht' means the faculty of imagination, while 'samhail' means a likeness or model.
How do I say 'it's all in your imagination'?
You can say 'Níl ann ach do shamhlaíocht' or 'Is i do shamhlaíocht atá sé.'
