HeyRuaHow to say “privacy” in Irish
- Irish:
- príobháideacht
- English:
- privacy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PREE-vaw-jakht” /pʲɾʲiːwɑːdʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- príobháideachta, na príobháideachta (e.g. cearta príobháideachta, privacy rights)
What does “príobháideacht” mean?
“Príobháideacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- privacy
- The state of being private or free from being watched or disturbed by others.Also: seclusion, private life.
1 other meaning:
- 2privacy
- The protection of personal information and private matters, as in data or legal contexts.Also: data privacy, confidentiality.
“Príobháideacht” with the article
Here is príobháideacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Príobháideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príobháideacht, the Irish word for privacy.
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Privacy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for privacy?
The Irish for privacy is príobháideacht (pronounced “PREE-vaw-jakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce príobháideacht in Irish?
Príobháideacht is said like “PREE-vaw-jakht” (IPA /pʲɾʲiːwɑːdʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does príobháideacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for príobháideacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does príobháideacht change to phríobháideacht or bpríobháideacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príobháideacht becomes mo phríobháideacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríobháideacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between príobháideacht and rúndacht?
Príobháideacht is privacy, being left alone or keeping personal matters private, while rúndacht is secrecy or confidentiality.
How do I say 'in private'?
Use the phrase i bpríobháid or go príobháideach, for example: Labhair sé liom go príobháideach.
