HeyRuaHow to say “purity” in Irish
- Irish:
- íonacht
- English:
- purity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-nukht” /iːnˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- íonachta, na híonachta (e.g. leibhéal íonachta an uisce, the purity level of the water)
What does “íonacht” mean?
- purity
- The state of being pure, clean or unmixed.Also: pureness, cleanness.
“Íonacht” with the article
Here is íonacht after the article (an t-alt).
an íonacht
the purity
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Íonacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íonacht, the Irish word for purity.
Tá íonacht an uisce seo an-ard.
The purity of this water is very high.
Rinneadh tástáil ar íonacht an óir.
The purity of the gold was tested.
Is tábhachtach an íonacht sa leigheas.
Purity is important in medicine.
Bhí sé ag lorg íonachta ina shaol.
He was seeking purity in his life.
Cuireann siad béim ar íonacht na teanga.
They put emphasis on the purity of the language.
Tá íonacht an aeir níos fearr faoin tuath.
The purity of the air is better in the countryside.
Ní féidir íonacht iomlán a bhaint amach.
Complete purity cannot be achieved.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Purity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for purity?
The Irish for purity is íonacht (pronounced “EE-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce íonacht in Irish?
Íonacht is said like “EE-nukht” (IPA /iːnˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does íonacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for íonacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does íonacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an íonacht (the purity), a híonacht (her purity), a n-íonacht (their purity).
How does íonacht differ from glaine?
Glaine is the everyday word for cleanness, while íonacht means purity in the sense of being unmixed or untainted, as in íonacht an óir.
