HeyRuaHow to say “regularity” in Irish
- Irish:
- rialtacht
- English:
- regularity, religious life
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-ul-tukht” /ˈrʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- rialtachta, na rialtachta (e.g. easpa rialtachta, lack of regularity)
What does “rialtacht” mean?
“Rialtacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- regularity
- The quality of being regular, steady or happening at fixed intervals.Also: steadiness, consistency, evenness.
1 other meaning: religious life
- 2religious life
- The life of members of a religious order living under a rule.Also: monastic life, regular clergy.
“Rialtacht” with the article
Here is rialtacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Rialtacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rialtacht, the Irish word for regularity.
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Regularity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regularity?
The Irish for regularity is rialtacht (pronounced “REE-ul-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean religious life.
How do you pronounce rialtacht in Irish?
Rialtacht is said like “REE-ul-tukht” (IPA /ˈrʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does rialtacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for rialtacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does rialtacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rialtacht can mean regularity or religious life, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'rialtacht' related to 'rialta'?
'Rialtacht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'rialta' (regular), so 'go rialta' means regularly and 'rialtacht' means regularity.
Is 'rialtacht' the same as 'rialtas'?
No. 'Rialtas' means government, while 'rialtacht' means regularity or religious life.
