HeyRuaHow to say “punctuality” in Irish
- Irish:
- poncúlacht
- English:
- punctuality, punctiliousness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUNK-oo-lukht” /ˈpˠʊŋkuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- poncúlachta, na poncúlachta (e.g. tábhacht na poncúlachta, the importance of punctuality)
What does “poncúlacht” mean?
“Poncúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- punctuality
- The quality of being on time and arriving or doing things at the agreed time.Also: being on time, timeliness, promptness.
1 other meaning: punctiliousness
- 2punctiliousness
- Careful attention to exactness and correct detail.Also: exactness, precision.
“Poncúlacht” with the article
Here is poncúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Poncúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poncúlacht, the Irish word for punctuality.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Punctuality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for punctuality?
The Irish for punctuality is poncúlacht (pronounced “PUNK-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean punctiliousness.
How do you pronounce poncúlacht in Irish?
Poncúlacht is said like “PUNK-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈpˠʊŋkuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does poncúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for poncúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does poncúlacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Poncúlacht can mean punctuality or punctiliousness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does poncúlacht change to phoncúlacht or bponcúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poncúlacht becomes mo phoncúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bponcúlacht (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is punctual in Irish?
Use the adjective poncúil, as in 'Tá sé an-phoncúil', or say 'Bíonn sí in am i gcónaí' (she is always on time).
