HeyRuaHow to say “impossibility” in Irish
- Irish:
- dodhéantacht
- English:
- impossibility
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “doh-YAYN-tukht” /ˈd̪ˠoːˌjeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dodhéantachta, na dodhéantachta (e.g. ainneoin na dodhéantachta, despite the impossibility)
What does “dodhéantacht” mean?
- impossibility
- The state or quality of being impossible, something that cannot be done.Also: impracticability, unfeasibility.
“Dodhéantacht” with the article
Here is dodhéantacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dodhéantacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dodhéantacht, the Irish word for impossibility.
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Impossibility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for impossibility?
The Irish for impossibility is dodhéantacht (pronounced “doh-YAYN-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dodhéantacht in Irish?
Dodhéantacht is said like “doh-YAYN-tukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːˌjeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dodhéantacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dodhéantacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dodhéantacht change to dhodhéantacht or ndodhéantacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dodhéantacht becomes mo dhodhéantacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndodhéantacht (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'dodhéantacht'?
The opposite is 'féidearthacht' (possibility); the adjective forms are 'dodhéanta' (impossible) and 'indéanta' (feasible).
