HeyRuaHow to say “prominence” in Irish
- Irish:
- suntasacht
- English:
- prominence, significance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUN-tuh-suh-khth” /ˈsˠʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- suntasachta, na suntasachta (e.g. leibhéal suntasachta, significance level)
What does “suntasacht” mean?
“Suntasacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prominence
- The quality of standing out or being noticeable.Also: distinctiveness, salience, conspicuousness, noticeability.
1 other meaning: significance
- 2significance
- The quality of being important or meaningful, especially in statistics or analysis.Also: importance, statistical significance.
“Suntasacht” with the article
Here is suntasacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Suntasacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suntasacht, the Irish word for prominence.
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Prominence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prominence?
The Irish for prominence is suntasacht (pronounced “SUN-tuh-suh-khth”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean significance.
How do you pronounce suntasacht in Irish?
Suntasacht is said like “SUN-tuh-suh-khth” (IPA /ˈsˠʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does suntasacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for suntasacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does suntasacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suntasacht can mean prominence or significance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does suntasacht change to shuntasacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuntasacht. After ár (our) it stays ár suntasacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does 'suntasacht' differ from 'suntas'?
'Suntas' means notice or attention, as in 'suntas a thabhairt do rud' (to take notice of something), while 'suntasacht' is the quality of being noticeable or significant.
