HeyRuaHow to say “ambition” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaillmhian
- English:
- ambition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uhl-vee-uhn” /ˈuəlʲˌvʲiən/
- Plural:
- uaillmhianta (ambitions)
- Genitive singular:
- uaillmhéine, na huaillmhéine (e.g. easpa uaillmhéine, lack of ambition)
- Genitive plural:
- uaillmhianta, na n-uaillmhianta (e.g. liosta uaillmhianta, a list of ambitions)
What does “uaillmhian” mean?
- ambition
- A strong desire to achieve success, power or a particular goal.Also: aspiration, drive, ambitiousness.
“Uaillmhian” with the article
The plural of ambition in Irish is uaillmhianta. Here is uaillmhian after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaillmhian” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaillmhian, the Irish word for ambition.
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Ambition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ambition?
The Irish for ambition is uaillmhian (pronounced “OO-uhl-vee-uhn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uaillmhianta.
How do you pronounce uaillmhian in Irish?
Uaillmhian is said like “OO-uhl-vee-uhn” (IPA /ˈuəlʲˌvʲiən/).
What is the plural of ambition in Irish?
The plural of uaillmhian is uaillmhianta; with the article, na huaillmhianta means “the ambitions”. The genitive plural is uaillmhianta, as in liosta uaillmhianta (a list of ambitions).
Why does uaillmhian sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uaillmhian (the ambition), a huaillmhian (her ambition), a n-uaillmhian (their ambition), na huaillmhianta (the ambitions).
How do I say someone is ambitious?
You can say 'tá uaillmhian ann' or 'tá uaillmhian aige', or use the adjective 'uaillmhianach': 'duine uaillmhianach' means an ambitious person.
Is uaillmhian related to mian?
Yes, it is a compound of 'uaill' (pride, boast) and 'mian' (desire), so it means a proud or lofty desire.
