Practicality in Irish (Praiticiúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for practicality?

The Irish for practicality is praiticiúlacht (pronounced “PRAT-ik-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “practicality” in Irish

Irish:: praiticiúlacht
English:: practicality
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “PRAT-ik-oo-lukht” /ˈpɾˠatʲɪcuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: praiticiúlachta, na praiticiúlachta (e.g. ceist na praiticiúlachta, the question of practicality)

What does “praiticiúlacht” mean?

practicality: The quality of being practical, sensible and useful in real situations.Also: practicalness, practical sense, usefulness.

“Praiticiúlacht” with the article

Here is praiticiúlacht after the article (an t-alt).

an phraiticiúlacht

the practicality

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

“Praiticiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using praiticiúlacht, the Irish word for practicality.

Tá praiticiúlacht an phlean soiléir do chách.

The practicality of the plan is clear to everyone.

Is fearr liom praiticiúlacht ná stíl.

I prefer practicality to style.

Níl mórán praiticiúlachta ag baint leis an smaoineamh sin.

There isn't much practicality to that idea.

Tá amhras orm faoi phraiticiúlacht an tionscadail.

I have doubts about the practicality of the project.

Bhí an phraiticiúlacht tábhachtach dóibh nuair a cheannaigh siad carr.

Practicality mattered to them when they bought a car.

Cuireann sí béim ar an bpraiticiúlacht i gcónaí.

She always puts the emphasis on practicality.

Ní fheicim aon phraiticiúlacht sa mholadh seo.

I see no practicality in this proposal.

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Practicality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for practicality?

The Irish for practicality is praiticiúlacht (pronounced “PRAT-ik-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce praiticiúlacht in Irish?

Praiticiúlacht is said like “PRAT-ik-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈpɾˠatʲɪcuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does praiticiúlacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for praiticiúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does praiticiúlacht change to phraiticiúlacht or bpraiticiúlacht?

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

What adjective is praiticiúlacht formed from?

It comes from the adjective praiticiúil, practical, with the abstract ending -acht, like 'praiticiúil' giving 'praiticiúlacht'.

Practicality in Irish (Praiticiúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage