Reality in Irish (Réaltacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for reality?

The Irish for reality is réaltacht (pronounced “RAYL-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réaltachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean clearness.

Q: What is the plural of reality in Irish?

The plural of réaltacht is réaltachtaí; with the article, na réaltachtaí means “the realities”. The genitive plural is réaltachtaí, as in tréithe na réaltachtaí (the features of the realities).

Q: Does réaltacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réaltacht can mean reality or clearness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “reality” in Irish

Irish:: réaltacht
English:: reality, clearness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “RAYL-tukht” /ˈɾʲeːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: réaltachtaí (realities)
Genitive singular:: réaltachta, na réaltachta (e.g. glacadh na réaltachta, acceptance of reality)
Genitive plural:: réaltachtaí, na réaltachtaí (e.g. tréithe na réaltachtaí, the features of the realities)

What does “réaltacht” mean?

“Réaltacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

reality: The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as imagined.Also: actuality, real world.

1 other meaning: clearness

2clearness: The quality of being clear or distinct, as of a star or image.Also: clarity, distinctness.

“Réaltacht” with the article

The plural of reality in Irish is réaltachtaí. Here is réaltacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réaltacht

the reality

No change after an

na réaltachtaí

the realities

Plural: no change after na

“Réaltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réaltacht, the Irish word for reality.

Ní féidir leat éalú ón réaltacht.

You can't escape from reality.

Is í sin an réaltacht, is oth liom a rá.

That's the reality, I'm sorry to say.

Bhí a bhrionglóid i bhfad ón réaltacht.

His dream was far from reality.

Tá réaltacht an scéil níos casta.

The reality of the story is more complex.

Bhí sé deacair glacadh le réaltacht na staide.

It was hard to accept the reality of the situation.

Tá réaltachtaí éagsúla ag daoine éagsúla.

Different people have different realities.

Bhí an réaltacht an-difriúil ón bplean.

The reality was very different from the plan.

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Reality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for reality?

The Irish for reality is réaltacht (pronounced “RAYL-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réaltachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean clearness.

How do you pronounce réaltacht in Irish?

Réaltacht is said like “RAYL-tukht” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of reality in Irish?

The plural of réaltacht is réaltachtaí; with the article, na réaltachtaí means “the realities”. The genitive plural is réaltachtaí, as in tréithe na réaltachtaí (the features of the realities).

Does réaltacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Réaltacht can mean reality or clearness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'réaltacht' related to 'réalta' (star)?

In form it is built like 'réalta', and its older sense 'clearness' links to brightness, but in modern use 'réaltacht' mainly means reality, while 'réalta' means star.

How do I say 'virtual reality' in Irish?

The usual term is 'réaltacht fhíorúil'.

Reality in Irish (Réaltacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage