Speculation in Irish (Tuairimíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for speculation?

The Irish for speculation is tuairimíocht (pronounced “TOOR-im-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean opinion.

Q: Does tuairimíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tuairimíocht can mean speculation or opinion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “speculation” in Irish

Irish:: tuairimíocht
English:: speculation, opinion
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TOOR-im-ee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəmʲiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: tuairimíochta, na tuairimíochta (e.g. ábhar tuairimíochta, a matter of speculation)

What does “tuairimíocht” mean?

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

speculation: The act of forming opinions or guessing about something without firm evidence.Also: conjecture, surmise, guesswork, theorizing.

1 other meaning: opinion

2opinion: The expression of opinions or views, as in comment or opinion writing.Also: opinionating, comment, views.

“Tuairimíocht” with the article

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

an tuairimíocht

the speculation

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Tuairimíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tuairimíocht, the Irish word for speculation.

Níl ann ach tuairimíocht, níl aon fhianaise againn.

It's only speculation, we have no evidence.

Tá an tuairimíocht ag dul i méid sna meáin.

The speculation is growing in the media.

Ba cheart deireadh a chur leis an tuairimíocht seo.

This speculation should be put to an end.

Is ábhar tuairimíochta é cé a bhuafaidh.

Who will win is a matter of speculation.

Bhí go leor tuairimíochta faoin toghchán.

There was a lot of speculation about the election.

Ní raibh i mo chuid cainte ach tuairimíocht.

What I said was only guesswork.

Bíonn tuairimíocht láidir sa cholún sin gach seachtain.

There's strong opinion in that column every week.

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Speculation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for speculation?

The Irish for speculation is tuairimíocht (pronounced “TOOR-im-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean opinion.

How do you pronounce tuairimíocht in Irish?

Tuairimíocht is said like “TOOR-im-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəɾʲəmʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does tuairimíocht have a plural?

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

Does tuairimíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tuairimíocht can mean speculation or opinion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tuairimíocht change to thuairimíocht or dtuairimíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuairimíocht becomes mo thuairimíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuairimíocht (eclipsis).

How is 'tuairimíocht' different from 'tuairim'?

'Tuairim' is a single opinion or idea, while 'tuairimíocht' is speculation or the activity of offering opinions in general.

Speculation in Irish (Tuairimíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage