HeyRuaHow to say “openness” in Irish
- Irish:
- oscailteacht
- English:
- openness, open-handedness, exposure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “US-kul-tyukht” /ˈɔskəlʲtʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- oscailteachta, na hoscailteachta (e.g. easpa na hoscailteachta, the lack of openness)
What does “oscailteacht” mean?
“Oscailteacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- openness
- The quality of being open, frank and willing to share information or ideas.Also: frankness, candour, transparency.
2 other meanings: open-handedness or exposure
- 2open-handedness
- Generosity, a willingness to give freely.Also: generosity, liberality.
- 3exposure
- The state of being open or exposed to wind and weather.Also: exposedness, openness to the elements.
“Oscailteacht” with the article
Here is oscailteacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Oscailteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oscailteacht, the Irish word for openness.
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Openness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for openness?
The Irish for openness is oscailteacht (pronounced “US-kul-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean open-handedness or exposure.
How do you pronounce oscailteacht in Irish?
Oscailteacht is said like “US-kul-tyukht” (IPA /ˈɔskəlʲtʲəxt̪/).
Does oscailteacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for oscailteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does oscailteacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oscailteacht can mean openness, open-handedness or exposure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oscailteacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oscailteacht (the openness), a hoscailteacht (her openness), a n-oscailteacht (their openness).
What is the difference between oscailteacht and oscailt?
Oscailt is an opening or the act of opening, while oscailteacht is the quality of being open, as in frankness. For transparency in administration, trédhearcacht is also common.
