HeyRuaHow to say “neatness” in Irish
- Irish:
- néatacht
- English:
- neatness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAY-tukh-tuh” /ˈnʲeːt̪ˠəxt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- néatachta, na néatachta (e.g. ar son na néatachta, for the sake of neatness)
What does “néatacht” mean?
- neatness
- The quality of being neat, tidy and orderly.Also: tidiness, orderliness, trimness.
Other Irish words for neatness: slacht (neatness)
“Néatacht” with the article
Here is néatacht after the article (an t-alt).
an néatacht
the neatness
No change after an
“Néatacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néatacht, the Irish word for neatness.
Is maith liom néatacht i ngach rud.
I like neatness in everything.
Bhí an néatacht le feiceáil ar a cuid oibre.
The neatness showed in her work.
Fuair sé marcanna breise as néatacht.
He got extra marks for neatness.
Chuir an múinteoir béim ar thábhacht na néatachta.
The teacher stressed the importance of neatness.
Níl mórán néatachta ina sheomra.
There isn't much tidiness in his room.
Thaitin néatacht an gharraí liom.
I liked how neat the garden was.
Is í an néatacht an rud is fearr faoina cuid oibre.
Neatness is the best thing about her work.
Other nouns in Irish
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Neatness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neatness?
The Irish for neatness is néatacht (pronounced “NYAY-tukh-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce néatacht in Irish?
Néatacht is said like “NYAY-tukh-tuh” (IPA /ˈnʲeːt̪ˠəxt̪ˠə/).
Does néatacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for néatacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between néatacht and slacht?
Néatacht means neatness or tidiness in general, while slacht suggests a well-finished, orderly appearance, as in 'cuir slacht ar an seomra', tidy up the room.
