mealltacht
The English phrase 'charm' (in the sense of a quality that inspires delight or admiration) is translated into Irish as mealltacht.
mealltacht is a noun used to describe the quality of being charming or the capacity to inspire admiration.
Meaning: quality of inspiring delight or admiration (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- The Irish word mealltacht is derived from the verb meall, which more commonly means 'to deceive' or 'to mislead' in modern Irish.
- If you were to describe a magical charm or an incantation, Irish would use the word draíocht instead of mealltacht.
- In an Irish context, if someone is described as having mealltacht, it can sometimes carry a subtle undertone of being 'sly' or 'smooth-talking' rather than just being pleasant.
Examples in context
- Is é an mealltacht a chuid is mó.Her charm is her greatest quality.
Example conversation
Siobhán and Oisín are visiting a small village.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil mealltacht an sráidín seo agat, a Oisín?Do you like the charm of this little street, Oisín?
- OisínTá, tá sé go hiontach anseo.Yes, it is wonderful here.
- SiobhánIs é sin an mealltacht atá i gCill Chaisleáin.That is the charm that is in Killcastle.
- OisínTá tú ceart, a Siobhán.You are right, Siobhán.
