HeyRuaHow to say “excess” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomarca
- English:
- excess, advantage, arrogance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-ur-kuh” /ˈʊmˠəɾˠkə/
- Genitive singular:
- iomarca, na hiomarca (e.g. contúirt na hiomarca, the danger of excess)
What does “iomarca” mean?
“Iomarca” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- excess
- More of something than is needed or wanted; with the article, 'an iomarca' means too much or too many, followed by the genitive.Also: too much, too many, surplus, superfluity.
2 other meanings: advantage or arrogance
- 2advantage
- An upper hand or superiority over someone, mainly in literary use.Also: superiority, upper hand.
- 3arrogance
- Presumption or overbearing behaviour; also oppression or injustice, in older literary use.Also: presumption, oppression, injustice.
Other Irish words for excess: barraíocht (excess)
“Iomarca” with the article
Here is iomarca after the article (an t-alt).
“Iomarca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomarca, the Irish word for excess.
Other nouns in Irish
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Excess in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for excess?
The Irish for excess is iomarca (pronounced “UM-ur-kuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean advantage or arrogance.
How do you pronounce iomarca in Irish?
Iomarca is said like “UM-ur-kuh” (IPA /ˈʊmˠəɾˠkə/).
Does iomarca have a plural?
No plural form is given for iomarca in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does iomarca have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomarca can mean excess, advantage or arrogance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iomarca sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iomarca (the excess), a hiomarca (her excess), a n-iomarca (their excess).
Why is the noun after 'an iomarca' in the genitive?
'An iomarca' works like a quantity word, so the following noun is genitive: an iomarca airgid, an iomarca cainte.
What is the difference between 'iomarca' and 'barraíocht'?
Both mean too much: 'an iomarca' and 'barraíocht' are largely interchangeable, e.g. an iomarca oibre or barraíocht oibre.
