HeyRuaHow to say “quickness” in Irish
- Irish:
- tapúlacht
- English:
- quickness, alertness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAP-oo-lukht” /ˈt̪ˠapˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tapúlachta, na tapúlachta (e.g. ar son na tapúlachta, for the sake of quickness)
What does “tapúlacht” mean?
“Tapúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- quickness
- The quality of being quick, fast or prompt in movement or action.Also: speed, rapidity, promptness, alacrity.
1 other meaning: alertness
- 2alertness
- Readiness and sharpness of mind or body; liveliness.Also: agility, briskness, nimbleness.
Other Irish words for quickness: tapaíocht (quickness)
“Tapúlacht” with the article
Here is tapúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tapúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tapúlacht, the Irish word for quickness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Quickness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quickness?
The Irish for quickness is tapúlacht (pronounced “TAP-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean alertness.
How do you pronounce tapúlacht in Irish?
Tapúlacht is said like “TAP-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠapˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tapúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tapúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tapúlacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tapúlacht can mean quickness or alertness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tapúlacht change to thapúlacht or dtapúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tapúlacht becomes mo thapúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtapúlacht (eclipsis).
How is tapúlacht different from luas?
Luas is the general word for speed, including measured speed of vehicles, while tapúlacht stresses the quality of being quick or prompt, from the adjective tapa.
