HeyRuaHow to say “liveliness” in Irish
- Irish:
- anamúlacht
- English:
- liveliness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-uh-moo-lukht” /ˈanˠəmˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- anamúlachta, na hanamúlachta (e.g. easpa anamúlachta, lack of liveliness)
What does “anamúlacht” mean?
- liveliness
- The quality of being full of life, energy and spirit.Also: animation, vitality, exuberance, spirit.
Other Irish words for liveliness: beocht (liveliness)
“Anamúlacht” with the article
Here is anamúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Anamúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anamúlacht, the Irish word for liveliness.
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Liveliness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liveliness?
The Irish for liveliness is anamúlacht (pronounced “AN-uh-moo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce anamúlacht in Irish?
Anamúlacht is said like “AN-uh-moo-lukht” (IPA /ˈanˠəmˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does anamúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for anamúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does anamúlacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anamúlacht (the liveliness), a hanamúlacht (her liveliness), a n-anamúlacht (their liveliness).
How is anamúlacht related to anam?
It comes from the adjective anamúil 'lively, spirited', itself from anam 'soul, life'. A similar everyday word is beocht.
