Technicality in Irish (Teicniúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for technicality?

The Irish for technicality is teicniúlacht (pronounced “TEK-nyoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “technicality” in Irish

Irish:: teicniúlacht
English:: technicality
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TEK-nyoo-lukht” /ˈtʲɛcnʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: teicniúlachta, na teicniúlachta (e.g. leibhéal teicniúlachta an ábhair, the level of technicality of the material)

What does “teicniúlacht” mean?

technicality: The quality of being technical, or a technical point or detail, especially a minor formal one.Also: technical nature, technical detail, technical point.

“Teicniúlacht” with the article

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

an teicniúlacht

the technicality

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Teicniúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using teicniúlacht, the Irish word for technicality.

Ní thuigim teicniúlacht na tuarascála seo.

I don't understand the technicality of this report.

Cuireann an teicniúlacht isteach ar léitheoirí óga.

The technical nature puts young readers off.

Tá an iomarca teicniúlachta san aiste.

There is too much technicality in the essay.

Scaoileadh saor é de bharr teicniúlachta dlí.

He was released because of a legal technicality.

Is ceist teicniúlachta í sin, dar leis an aire.

That is a question of technicality, according to the minister.

Bhí teicniúlacht ard sa léacht inné.

Yesterday's lecture was highly technical.

Seachain an teicniúlacht agus tú ag scríobh do phobal.

Avoid technicality when writing for the public.

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Technicality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for technicality?

The Irish for technicality is teicniúlacht (pronounced “TEK-nyoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce teicniúlacht in Irish?

Teicniúlacht is said like “TEK-nyoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɛcnʲuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does teicniúlacht have a plural?

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

Why does teicniúlacht change to theicniúlacht or dteicniúlacht?

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

How is 'teicniúlacht' different from 'teicníc'?

'Teicníc' means a technique or method, while 'teicniúlacht' means technicality, the technical quality of something or a technical point.

Technicality in Irish (Teicniúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage