HeyRuaHow to say “pleasantness” in Irish
- Irish:
- taitneamhacht
- English:
- pleasantness, amenity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAT-nyuv-akht” /ˈt̪ˠatʲɲəwəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- taitneamhachtaí
- Genitive singular:
- taitneamhachta, na taitneamhachta (e.g. cúis na taitneamhachta, the reason for the pleasantness)
- Genitive plural:
- taitneamhachtaí, na dtaitneamhachtaí (e.g. liosta na dtaitneamhachtaí, the list of amenities)
What does “taitneamhacht” mean?
“Taitneamhacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pleasantness
- The quality of being pleasant, agreeable or attractive.Also: agreeableness, attractiveness, likeableness, appeal.
1 other meaning: amenity
- 2amenity
- A pleasant feature or facility of a place, as used in planning and official language.Also: amenities, facility.
“Taitneamhacht” with the article
The plural of pleasantness in Irish is taitneamhachtaí. Here is taitneamhacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taitneamhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taitneamhacht, the Irish word for pleasantness.
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Pleasantness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pleasantness?
The Irish for pleasantness is taitneamhacht (pronounced “TAT-nyuv-akht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taitneamhachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean amenity.
How do you pronounce taitneamhacht in Irish?
Taitneamhacht is said like “TAT-nyuv-akht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠatʲɲəwəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of pleasantness in Irish?
The plural of taitneamhacht is taitneamhachtaí; with the article, it is na taitneamhachtaí. The genitive plural is taitneamhachtaí, as in liosta na dtaitneamhachtaí (the list of amenities).
Does taitneamhacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taitneamhacht can mean pleasantness or amenity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taitneamhacht change to thaitneamhacht or dtaitneamhacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taitneamhacht becomes mo thaitneamhacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaitneamhacht (eclipsis).
How is taitneamhacht different from taitneamh?
Taitneamh means enjoyment or the act of shining, while taitneamhacht is the quality of being pleasant (from the adjective taitneamhach). In planning language, taitneamhachtaí means amenities.
