Transparency in Irish (Trédhearcacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for transparency?

The Irish for transparency is trédhearcacht (pronounced “TRAY-yark-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “transparency” in Irish

Irish:: trédhearcacht
English:: transparency
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TRAY-yark-ukht” /ˈtʲɾʲeːjaɾˠkəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: trédhearcachta, na trédhearcachta (e.g. leibhéal na trédhearcachta, level of transparency)

What does “trédhearcacht” mean?

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

transparency: The quality of being see-through, so that light passes through and things behind can be seen clearly.Also: clearness, see-through quality, pellucidity.

1 other meaning:

2transparency: Openness and honesty in how an organisation or government acts, so that people can see what is being done.Also: openness, accountability.

“Trédhearcacht” with the article

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

an trédhearcacht

the transparency

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Trédhearcacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using trédhearcacht, the Irish word for transparency.

Tá trédhearcacht an uisce iontach anseo.

The clearness of the water here is amazing.

Éilíonn an pobal trédhearcacht ón rialtas.

The public demands transparency from the government.

Níl go leor trédhearcachta sa phróiseas seo.

There isn't enough transparency in this process.

Is tábhachtach an trédhearcacht i gcúrsaí airgeadais.

Transparency is important in financial matters.

Gheall an t-aire níos mó trédhearcachta.

The minister promised more transparency.

Bíonn trédhearcacht ag baint le gloine ghlan.

Clear glass has transparency.

Bhí easpa trédhearcachta sa chinneadh sin.

There was a lack of transparency in that decision.

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Transparency in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for transparency?

The Irish for transparency is trédhearcacht (pronounced “TRAY-yark-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce trédhearcacht in Irish?

Trédhearcacht is said like “TRAY-yark-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːjaɾˠkəxt̪ˠ/).

Does trédhearcacht have a plural?

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

Why does trédhearcacht change to thrédhearcacht or dtrédhearcacht?

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

Is trédhearcacht used for openness in politics as well as for glass?

Yes, trédhearcacht covers both physical transparency and openness in public affairs, e.g. trédhearcacht sa rialtas.

What is the related adjective?

The adjective is trédhearcach, 'transparent', as in gloine thrédhearcach.

Transparency in Irish (Trédhearcacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage