HeyRuaHow to say “altruism” in Irish
- Irish:
- altrúchas
- English:
- altruism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-troo-khus” /ˈal̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠuːxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- altrúchais, an altrúchais (e.g. gníomh altrúchais, an act of altruism)
What does “altrúchas” mean?
- altruism
- Unselfish concern for the welfare of other people.Also: selflessness, unselfishness, concern for others.
“Altrúchas” with the article
Here is altrúchas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-altrúchas
the altruism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Altrúchas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using altrúchas, the Irish word for altruism.
Is sampla iontach altrúchais é a cuid oibre.
Her work is a wonderful example of altruism.
Ní altrúchas amháin a bhí taobh thiar de.
It wasn't altruism alone that was behind it.
Labhair an fealsamh faoin altrúchas sa léacht.
The philosopher spoke about altruism in the lecture.
Creideann sé go bhfuil altrúchas nádúrtha i ndaoine.
He believes that altruism is natural in people.
Tá an t-altrúchas ag croí na carthanachta.
Altruism is at the heart of charity.
Rinne sí é as altrúchas glan.
She did it out of pure altruism.
Is beag altrúchas a fheictear sa pholaitíocht.
Little altruism is seen in politics.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Altruism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for altruism?
The Irish for altruism is altrúchas (pronounced “AL-troo-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce altrúchas in Irish?
Altrúchas is said like “AL-troo-khus” (IPA /ˈal̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠuːxəsˠ/).
Does altrúchas have a plural?
No plural form is given for altrúchas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does altrúchas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-altrúchas (the altruism), a haltrúchas (her altruism), a n-altrúchas (their altruism).
What is the opposite of 'altrúchas'?
The opposite is 'féiníochas' (selfishness, egoism); for generosity in everyday speech, 'féile' or 'flaithiúlacht' are more common.
