Readiness in Irish (Ullmhacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for readiness?

The Irish for readiness is ullmhacht (pronounced “UL-uv-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “readiness” in Irish

Irish:: ullmhacht
English:: readiness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “UL-uv-akht” /ˈʊlˠəwəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ullmhachta, na hullmhachta (e.g. leibhéal ullmhachta, level of preparedness)

What does “ullmhacht” mean?

readiness: The state of being prepared or ready for something.Also: preparedness, preparation, being ready.

Other Irish words for readiness: toilteanas (willingness), ullmhúchán (preparation)

“Ullmhacht” with the article

Here is ullmhacht after the article (an t-alt).

an ullmhacht

the readiness

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Ullmhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ullmhacht, the Irish word for readiness.

Tá ullmhacht an-tábhachtach roimh scrúdú.

Being prepared is very important before an exam.

Bhí an fhoireann in ullmhacht don chluiche.

The team was ready for the match.

Chuir an rialtas plean ullmhachta le chéile.

The government put together a preparedness plan.

Níl a dhóthain ullmhachta déanta acu fós.

They haven't prepared enough yet.

Bhí ionadh orm faoina hullmhacht don obair.

I was surprised at how ready she was for the work.

Tá ullmhacht éigeandála ag teastáil sa cheantar.

Emergency preparedness is needed in the area.

Cuireann an traenáil le hullmhacht na saighdiúirí.

The training adds to the soldiers' readiness.

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Readiness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for readiness?

The Irish for readiness is ullmhacht (pronounced “UL-uv-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce ullmhacht in Irish?

Ullmhacht is said like “UL-uv-akht” (IPA /ˈʊlˠəwəxt̪ˠ/).

Does ullmhacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for ullmhacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does ullmhacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ullmhacht (the readiness), a hullmhacht (her readiness), a n-ullmhacht (their readiness).

What is the difference between 'ullmhacht' and 'ullmhúchán'?

'Ullmhacht' is the state of being ready (readiness), while 'ullmhúchán' is the preparation itself, the things you do to get ready.

Readiness in Irish (Ullmhacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage