HeyRuaHow to say “intellect” in Irish
- Irish:
- intleacht
- English:
- intellect, ingenuity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-tlakht” /ˈiNʲtʲlʲəxt̪/
- Plural:
- intleachtaí (intellects)
- Genitive singular:
- intleachta, na hintleachta (e.g. forbairt na hintleachta, development of the intellect)
- Genitive plural:
- intleachtaí, na n-intleachtaí (e.g. cumas na n-intleachtaí, the capacity of the intellects)
What does “intleacht” mean?
“Intleacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- intellect
- The power of the mind to think, reason and understand.Also: intelligence, mind, brains.
1 other meaning: ingenuity
- 2ingenuity
- Cleverness or inventiveness in working things out; also a clever device or contrivance.Also: cleverness, contrivance, device.
Other Irish words for intellect: aigne (mind)
“Intleacht” with the article
The plural of intellect in Irish is intleachtaí. Here is intleacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Intleacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using intleacht, the Irish word for intellect.
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Intellect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intellect?
The Irish for intellect is intleacht (pronounced “IN-tlakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is intleachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean ingenuity.
How do you pronounce intleacht in Irish?
Intleacht is said like “IN-tlakht” (IPA /ˈiNʲtʲlʲəxt̪/).
What is the plural of intellect in Irish?
The plural of intleacht is intleachtaí; with the article, na hintleachtaí means “the intellects”. The genitive plural is intleachtaí, as in cumas na n-intleachtaí (the capacity of the intellects).
Does intleacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Intleacht can mean intellect or ingenuity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does intleacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an intleacht (the intellect), a hintleacht (her intellect), a n-intleacht (their intellect), na hintleachtaí (the intellects).
What is the Irish for artificial intelligence?
It is 'intleacht shaorga', often shortened to IS, with the adjective lenited because 'intleacht' is feminine.
How does 'intleacht' differ from 'éirim'?
'Intleacht' is the intellect or reasoning power in general, while 'éirim' suggests natural talent or aptitude, as in 'duine a bhfuil éirim ann'.
