HeyRuaHow to say “normality” in Irish
- Irish:
- normáltacht
- English:
- normality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOR-mawl-tukht” /ˈn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠɑːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- normáltachta, na normáltachta (e.g. filleadh na normáltachta, the return of normality)
What does “normáltacht” mean?
- normality
- The state of being normal or usual, as things ordinarily are.Also: normalcy, normalness, normal state.
“Normáltacht” with the article
Here is normáltacht after the article (an t-alt).
an normáltacht
the normality
No change after an
“Normáltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using normáltacht, the Irish word for normality.
Tá normáltacht ag filleadh ar an mbaile.
Normality is returning to the town.
Theastaigh uainn an normáltacht a fháil ar ais.
We wanted to get normality back.
Bhí súil acu le tréimhse normáltachta.
They were hoping for a period of normality.
Is beag normáltacht a bhí inár saol an bhliain sin.
There was little normality in our lives that year.
Cuireann an gnáthamh sin mothú normáltachta orm.
That routine gives me a sense of normality.
Cad is normáltacht ann, dar leat?
What is normality, in your view?
Tá na páistí ar ais ar scoil, agus is normáltacht é sin.
The children are back at school, and that is normality.
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Normality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for normality?
The Irish for normality is normáltacht (pronounced “NOR-mawl-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce normáltacht in Irish?
Normáltacht is said like “NOR-mawl-tukht” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠɑːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does normáltacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for normáltacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is there a more everyday way to say 'back to normal' in Irish?
Yes, speakers often say 'ar ais mar ba ghnách' or 'ar ais i gceart' rather than using normáltacht, which is a more formal word.
