HeyRuaHow to say “spontaneity” in Irish
- Irish:
- spontáineacht
- English:
- spontaneity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “spon-TAWN-yukht” /ˈspɔnˠt̪ˠaːnʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- spontáineachta, na spontáineachta (e.g. easpa spontáineachta, a lack of spontaneity)
What does “spontáineacht” mean?
- spontaneity
- The quality of acting or happening naturally and without planning or outside prompting.Also: spontaneousness, naturalness, impulsiveness.
“Spontáineacht” with the article
Here is spontáineacht after the article (an t-alt).
an spontáineacht
the spontaneity
No change after an
“Spontáineacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spontáineacht, the Irish word for spontaneity.
Is maith liom an spontáineacht atá ina cuid cainte.
I like the spontaneity in her speech.
Bhí spontáineacht iontach sa léiriú aréir.
There was great spontaneity in the performance last night.
Chaill an ceol a spontáineacht nuair a cleachtadh an iomarca é.
The music lost its spontaneity when it was over-rehearsed.
Tá easpa spontáineachta ar an bplean seo.
This plan lacks spontaneity.
Is í an spontáineacht a thaitníonn liom faoi pháistí.
It's the spontaneity I love about children.
Ní féidir spontáineacht a phleanáil.
You can't plan spontaneity.
Labhair sé le spontáineacht agus le croí mór.
He spoke with spontaneity and great warmth.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Spontaneity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spontaneity?
The Irish for spontaneity is spontáineacht (pronounced “spon-TAWN-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce spontáineacht in Irish?
Spontáineacht is said like “spon-TAWN-yukht” (IPA /ˈspɔnˠt̪ˠaːnʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does spontáineacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for spontáineacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is there a more native way to say 'spontaneously' in Irish?
Yes, besides 'go spontáineach', speakers often say 'as a stuaim féin' (of one's own accord) or 'gan choinne' (unexpectedly).
