HeyRuaHow to say “personality” in Irish
- Irish:
- pearsantacht
- English:
- personality, personification
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-sun-tukht” /ˈpʲaɾˠsˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- pearsantachtaí (personalities)
- Genitive singular:
- pearsantachta, na pearsantachta (e.g. tréithe na pearsantachta, the personality traits)
- Genitive plural:
- pearsantachtaí, na bpearsantachtaí (e.g. coimhlint na bpearsantachtaí, the clash of personalities)
What does “pearsantacht” mean?
“Pearsantacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- personality
- The combination of qualities and character that makes a person distinct from others.Also: character, persona.
1 other meaning: personification
- 2personification
- The representing of a thing or idea as a person, especially in literature.Also: impersonation.
“Pearsantacht” with the article
The plural of personality in Irish is pearsantachtaí. Here is pearsantacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pearsantacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pearsantacht, the Irish word for personality.
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Personality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for personality?
The Irish for personality is pearsantacht (pronounced “PAR-sun-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pearsantachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean personification.
How do you pronounce pearsantacht in Irish?
Pearsantacht is said like “PAR-sun-tukht” (IPA /ˈpʲaɾˠsˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of personality in Irish?
The plural of pearsantacht is pearsantachtaí; with the article, na pearsantachtaí means “the personalities”. The genitive plural is pearsantachtaí, as in coimhlint na bpearsantachtaí (the clash of personalities).
Does pearsantacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pearsantacht can mean personality or personification, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pearsantacht change to phearsantacht or bpearsantacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pearsantacht becomes mo phearsantacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpearsantacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between pearsantacht and pearsa?
Pearsa means a person or a character in a story (also a grammatical person), while pearsantacht means the personality or character traits of someone.
