Timeliness in Irish (Tráthúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for timeliness?

The Irish for timeliness is tráthúlacht (pronounced “TRAW-hoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean aptness or wittiness.

Q: Does tráthúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tráthúlacht can mean timeliness, aptness or wittiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “timeliness” in Irish

Irish:: tráthúlacht
English:: timeliness, aptness, wittiness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TRAW-hoo-lukht” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: tráthúlachta, na tráthúlachta (e.g. tábhacht na tráthúlachta, the importance of timeliness)

What does “tráthúlacht” mean?

“Tráthúlacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

timeliness: The quality of happening or being done at the right or suitable time.Also: opportuneness, seasonableness, good timing.

2 other meanings: aptness or wittiness

2aptness: The quality of being fitting or well suited to the moment, especially of a remark.Also: appropriateness, pertinence.
3wittiness: Readiness of speech, the gift of making quick and clever remarks.Also: ready wit, quickness of repartee.

“Tráthúlacht” with the article

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

an tráthúlacht

the timeliness

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“Tráthúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tráthúlacht, the Irish word for timeliness.

Tá tráthúlacht ríthábhachtach sa chúram seo.

Timeliness is vital in this work.

Mhol siad tráthúlacht na tuarascála.

They praised the timeliness of the report.

Bhí tráthúlacht iontach ina chuid cainte.

There was great aptness in his speech.

Is maith liom an tráthúlacht a bhaineann leis.

I like his ready wit.

Tá easpa tráthúlachta ar an gcinneadh sin.

That decision lacks timeliness.

Ní féidir tráthúlacht an fhreagra a shéanadh.

The aptness of the answer cannot be denied.

Cuireann an comhlacht béim ar an tráthúlacht.

The company puts emphasis on timeliness.

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Timeliness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for timeliness?

The Irish for timeliness is tráthúlacht (pronounced “TRAW-hoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean aptness or wittiness.

How do you pronounce tráthúlacht in Irish?

Tráthúlacht is said like “TRAW-hoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠaːhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does tráthúlacht have a plural?

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

Does tráthúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tráthúlacht can mean timeliness, aptness or wittiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tráthúlacht change to thráthúlacht or dtráthúlacht?

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

How is tráthúlacht related to tráthúil?

Tráthúlacht is the abstract noun from the adjective tráthúil, meaning timely, apt or witty, so it covers both good timing and ready wit.

Is tráthúlacht the same as pongúlacht?

Not quite: pongúlacht means punctuality, being on time, while tráthúlacht means happening at the suitable or opportune moment.

Timeliness in Irish (Tráthúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage