HeyRuaHow to say “uniqueness” in Irish
- Irish:
- uathúlacht
- English:
- uniqueness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uh-hoo-lukht” /ˈuəhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uathúlachta, na huathúlachta (e.g. tábhacht na huathúlachta, the importance of uniqueness)
What does “uathúlacht” mean?
- uniqueness
- The quality of being unique, the only one of its kind.Also: singularity, distinctiveness.
“Uathúlacht” with the article
Here is uathúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
an uathúlacht
the uniqueness
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Uathúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uathúlacht, the Irish word for uniqueness.
Is í uathúlacht an tírdhreacha a mheall mé.
It was the uniqueness of the landscape that drew me.
Tá uathúlacht ag baint leis an saothar seo.
There is a uniqueness about this work.
Labhair sí faoi uathúlacht an chultúir Ghaelaigh.
She spoke about the uniqueness of Gaelic culture.
Ní féidir uathúlacht gach duine a shéanadh.
The uniqueness of every person cannot be denied.
Cuireann an teanga le huathúlacht na háite.
The language adds to the uniqueness of the place.
Tá an uathúlacht sin le feiceáil ina cuid ceoil.
That uniqueness can be seen in her music.
Bhí mothú na huathúlachta láidir sa bhaile beag.
The sense of uniqueness was strong in the small town.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Uniqueness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for uniqueness?
The Irish for uniqueness is uathúlacht (pronounced “OO-uh-hoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce uathúlacht in Irish?
Uathúlacht is said like “OO-uh-hoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈuəhuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does uathúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for uathúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uathúlacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uathúlacht (the uniqueness), a huathúlacht (her uniqueness), a n-uathúlacht (their uniqueness).
What adjective is uathúlacht related to?
It is the abstract noun from the adjective uathúil, 'unique', as in rud uathúil, 'a unique thing'.
