HeyRuaHow to say “opacity” in Irish
- Irish:
- teimhneacht
- English:
- opacity, darkness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TEV-nyukht” /tʲɛvʲnʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- teimhneachta, na teimhneachta (e.g. leibhéal na teimhneachta, level of opacity)
What does “teimhneacht” mean?
“Teimhneacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- opacity
- The quality of being opaque, so that light cannot pass through.Also: opaqueness, darkness, dullness.
1 other meaning: darkness
- 2darkness
- A state of being dark, dim or obscured, sometimes used figuratively for spiritual or mental darkness.Also: obscurity, dimness, gloom.
“Teimhneacht” with the article
Here is teimhneacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Teimhneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teimhneacht, the Irish word for opacity.
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Opacity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opacity?
The Irish for opacity is teimhneacht (pronounced “TEV-nyukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean darkness.
How do you pronounce teimhneacht in Irish?
Teimhneacht is said like “TEV-nyukht” (IPA /tʲɛvʲnʲəxt/).
Does teimhneacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for teimhneacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does teimhneacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teimhneacht can mean opacity or darkness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teimhneacht change to theimhneacht or dteimhneacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teimhneacht becomes mo theimhneacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteimhneacht (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of teimhneacht?
The opposite is trédhearcacht, transparency; the adjectives are teimhneach (opaque) and trédhearcach (transparent).
