Variation in Irish (Malartaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for variation?

The Irish for variation is malartaíocht (pronounced “MAL-ur-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean interchangeability.

Q: Does malartaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Malartaíocht can mean variation or interchangeability, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “variation” in Irish

Irish:: malartaíocht
English:: variation, interchangeability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MAL-ur-tee-ukht” /ˈmˠalˠəɾˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: malartaíochta, na malartaíochta (e.g. cineálacha malartaíochta, types of variation)

What does “malartaíocht” mean?

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

variation: The occurrence of two or more alternative forms of something, especially of words or sounds in a language.Also: alternation, variability.

1 other meaning: interchangeability

2interchangeability: The quality of things being able to replace or be exchanged for one another.Also: substitution, exchangeability.

“Malartaíocht” with the article

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

an mhalartaíocht

the variation

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Malartaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using malartaíocht, the Irish word for variation.

Tá malartaíocht mhór i bhfoghraíocht na Gaeilge.

There is great variation in Irish pronunciation.

Rinne sí staidéar ar an malartaíocht chanúnach.

She studied dialect variation.

Is sampla maith de mhalartaíocht é seo.

This is a good example of variation.

Labhair an léachtóir faoi chúiseanna na malartaíochta.

The lecturer spoke about the causes of the variation.

Níl mórán malartaíochta sa litriú anois.

There is not much variation in the spelling now.

Feictear malartaíocht idir na foirmeacha seo.

Variation is seen between these forms.

Is ábhar suimiúil í an mhalartaíocht theangeolaíoch.

Linguistic variation is an interesting subject.

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Variation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for variation?

The Irish for variation is malartaíocht (pronounced “MAL-ur-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean interchangeability.

How do you pronounce malartaíocht in Irish?

Malartaíocht is said like “MAL-ur-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmˠalˠəɾˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does malartaíocht have a plural?

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

Does malartaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Malartaíocht can mean variation or interchangeability, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does malartaíocht change to mhalartaíocht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhalartaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár malartaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is 'malartaíocht' different from 'malartú'?

'Malartú' is the act of exchanging or swapping, while 'malartaíocht' is the state of forms varying or being interchangeable, as in 'malartaíocht chanúnach' (dialect variation).

Variation in Irish (Malartaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage