HeyRuaHow to say “consequence” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarmhairt
- English:
- consequence, after-effect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-war-tch” /ˈiəɾˠwəɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- iarmhairtí (consequences)
- Genitive singular:
- iarmharta, na hiarmharta (e.g. méid na hiarmharta, the extent of the consequence)
- Genitive plural:
- iarmhairtí, na n-iarmhairtí (e.g. liosta na n-iarmhairtí, the list of consequences)
What does “iarmhairt” mean?
“Iarmhairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consequence
- A result or effect that follows from an action or event, often an unwelcome one.Also: result, effect, aftermath, outcome.
1 other meaning: after-effect
- 2after-effect
- An effect that remains or appears after something has happened, such as an illness or a disaster.Also: aftermath, repercussion.
“Iarmhairt” with the article
The plural of consequence in Irish is iarmhairtí. Here is iarmhairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarmhairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarmhairt, the Irish word for consequence.
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Consequence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consequence?
The Irish for consequence is iarmhairt (pronounced “EER-war-tch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iarmhairtí. Depending on context it can also mean after-effect.
How do you pronounce iarmhairt in Irish?
Iarmhairt is said like “EER-war-tch” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠwəɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of consequence in Irish?
The plural of iarmhairt is iarmhairtí; with the article, na hiarmhairtí means “the consequences”. The genitive plural is iarmhairtí, as in liosta na n-iarmhairtí (the list of consequences).
Does iarmhairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iarmhairt can mean consequence or after-effect, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iarmhairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iarmhairt (the consequence), a hiarmhairt (her consequence), a n-iarmhairt (their consequence), na hiarmhairtí (the consequences).
What is the difference between iarmhairt and toradh?
Toradh is the general word for a result or outcome, including good ones like exam results, while iarmhairt stresses a consequence or after-effect, often a negative one.
