HeyRuaHow to say “aristocracy” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaslathas
- English:
- aristocracy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uhs-la-huhs” /ˈuəsˌl̪ˠahəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uaslathais, an uaslathais (e.g. saol an uaslathais, the life of the aristocracy)
What does “uaslathas” mean?
- aristocracy
- The class of nobles in a society, or government by such a privileged class.Also: nobility, aristocrat class, upper class.
“Uaslathas” with the article
Here is uaslathas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-uaslathas
the aristocracy
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Uaslathas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaslathas, the Irish word for aristocracy.
Bhí an t-uaslathas an-chumhachtach sa tír sin.
The aristocracy was very powerful in that country.
Ní raibh meas ag na daoine ar an uaslathas.
The people had no respect for the aristocracy.
Rugadh í isteach san uaslathas.
She was born into the aristocracy.
Chaill baill an uaslathais a gcuid talún.
Members of the aristocracy lost their land.
Is cineál rialtais é uaslathas.
Aristocracy is a type of government.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi uaslathas na Fraince.
He wrote a book about the French aristocracy.
Thit an t-uaslathas le linn na réabhlóide.
The aristocracy fell during the revolution.
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Aristocracy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aristocracy?
The Irish for aristocracy is uaslathas (pronounced “OO-uhs-la-huhs”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce uaslathas in Irish?
Uaslathas is said like “OO-uhs-la-huhs” (IPA /ˈuəsˌl̪ˠahəsˠ/).
Does uaslathas have a plural?
No plural form is given for uaslathas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uaslathas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uaslathas (the aristocracy), a huaslathas (her aristocracy), a n-uaslathas (their aristocracy).
How is 'uaslathas' related to 'daonlathas'?
Both use the element 'lathas' meaning rule: 'uaslathas' is rule by nobles (from 'uasal'), while 'daonlathas' is democracy, rule by the people.
