HeyRuaHow to say “retrospect” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlfhéachaint
- English:
- retrospect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-ay-khint” /ˈkuːlʲˌeːxənʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cúlfhéachana, na cúlfhéachana (e.g. léargas na cúlfhéachana, the insight of hindsight)
What does “cúlfhéachaint” mean?
- retrospect
- A looking back at past events, seeing them with the knowledge you have now.Also: hindsight, looking back, retrospection.
“Cúlfhéachaint” with the article
Here is cúlfhéachaint after the article (an t-alt).
an chúlfhéachaint
the retrospect
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cúlfhéachaint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlfhéachaint, the Irish word for retrospect.
I gcúlfhéachaint, ba bhotún é.
In retrospect, it was a mistake.
Is furasta a bheith ciallmhar le cúlfhéachaint.
It's easy to be wise in hindsight.
Thug an chúlfhéachaint léargas nua dom.
Looking back gave me a new perspective.
Rinne sí cúlfhéachaint ar a saol.
She looked back over her life.
Is léir dom anois i gcúlfhéachaint é.
I can see it clearly now in retrospect.
Bhí an t-alt ina chúlfhéachaint ar an mbliain.
The article was a look back at the year.
Is iontach an rud í an chúlfhéachaint.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Retrospect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retrospect?
The Irish for retrospect is cúlfhéachaint (pronounced “KOOL-ay-khint”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cúlfhéachaint in Irish?
Cúlfhéachaint is said like “KOOL-ay-khint” (IPA /ˈkuːlʲˌeːxənʲtʲ/).
Does cúlfhéachaint have a plural?
No plural form is given for cúlfhéachaint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cúlfhéachaint change to chúlfhéachaint or gcúlfhéachaint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlfhéachaint becomes mo chúlfhéachaint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlfhéachaint (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in hindsight' in Irish?
Use 'i gcúlfhéachaint', for example 'I gcúlfhéachaint, bhí an ceart agat' (in hindsight, you were right).
