Perspective in Irish (Peirspictíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for perspective?

The Irish for perspective is peirspictíocht (pronounced “PER-shpik-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is peirspictíochtaí.

Q: What is the plural of perspective in Irish?

The plural of peirspictíocht is peirspictíochtaí; with the article, na peirspictíochtaí means “the perspectives”. The genitive plural is peirspictíochtaí, as in éagsúlacht na bpeirspictíochtaí (the variety of perspectives).

How to say “perspective” in Irish

Irish:: peirspictíocht
English:: perspective
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “PER-shpik-tee-ukht” /ˈpʲɛɾʲʃpʲɪcˌtʲiːəxt̪/

Various forms

Plural:: peirspictíochtaí (perspectives)
Genitive singular:: peirspictíochta, na peirspictíochta (e.g. rialacha na peirspictíochta, the rules of perspective)
Genitive plural:: peirspictíochtaí, na bpeirspictíochtaí (e.g. éagsúlacht na bpeirspictíochtaí, the variety of perspectives)

What does “peirspictíocht” mean?

“Peirspictíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

perspective: The technique of drawing or painting objects so that they appear to have depth and distance.Also: linear perspective, depth in drawing.

1 other meaning:

2perspective: A particular way of looking at or thinking about something; a point of view.Also: point of view, viewpoint, outlook.

“Peirspictíocht” with the article

The plural of perspective in Irish is peirspictíochtaí. Here is peirspictíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an pheirspictíocht

the perspective

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na peirspictíochtaí

the perspectives

Plural: no change after na

“Peirspictíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using peirspictíocht, the Irish word for perspective.

Tá an pheirspictíocht mícheart sa phictiúr seo.

The perspective is wrong in this picture.

D'fhoghlaim mé faoi pheirspictíocht sa rang ealaíne.

I learned about perspective in art class.

Ní thuigeann sé rialacha na peirspictíochta fós.

He still doesn't understand the rules of perspective.

Tá peirspictíochtaí éagsúla ag daoine ar an scéal.

People have different perspectives on the story.

Ó mo pheirspictíocht féin, bhí sé cothrom.

From my own perspective, it was fair.

Tharraing sí an tsráid i bpeirspictíocht.

She drew the street in perspective.

Cuireann an leabhar peirspictíocht nua ar an stair.

The book puts a new perspective on history.

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Perspective in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for perspective?

The Irish for perspective is peirspictíocht (pronounced “PER-shpik-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is peirspictíochtaí.

How do you pronounce peirspictíocht in Irish?

Peirspictíocht is said like “PER-shpik-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈpʲɛɾʲʃpʲɪcˌtʲiːəxt̪/).

What is the plural of perspective in Irish?

The plural of peirspictíocht is peirspictíochtaí; with the article, na peirspictíochtaí means “the perspectives”. The genitive plural is peirspictíochtaí, as in éagsúlacht na bpeirspictíochtaí (the variety of perspectives).

Why does peirspictíocht change to pheirspictíocht or bpeirspictíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peirspictíocht becomes mo pheirspictíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeirspictíocht (eclipsis).

Is 'peirspictíocht' the usual word for someone's point of view?

It can be used, but in everyday speech 'dearcadh' or 'tuairim' is more common for a point of view; 'peirspictíocht' is especially used for perspective in art.

Perspective in Irish (Peirspictíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage