HeyRuaHow to say “great power” in Irish
- Irish:
- mórchumhacht
- English:
- great power, great authority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MOHR-khoo-akht” /ˈmˠoːɾˌxuəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- mórchumhachtaí (great powers)
- Genitive singular:
- mórchumhachta, na mórchumhachta (e.g. ról na mórchumhachta, the role of the great power)
- Genitive plural:
- mórchumhachtaí, na mórchumhachtaí (e.g. cruinniú na mórchumhachtaí, the meeting of the great powers)
What does “mórchumhacht” mean?
“Mórchumhacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- great power
- A powerful country that has great influence in world affairs.Also: superpower, world power, major power.
1 other meaning: great authority
- 2great authority
- A great amount of power or authority held by a person or body.Also: great power, might.
“Mórchumhacht” with the article
The plural of great power in Irish is mórchumhachtaí. Here is mórchumhacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mórchumhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mórchumhacht, the Irish word for great power.
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Great power in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for great power?
The Irish for great power is mórchumhacht (pronounced “MOHR-khoo-akht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is mórchumhachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean great authority.
How do you pronounce mórchumhacht in Irish?
Mórchumhacht is said like “MOHR-khoo-akht” (IPA /ˈmˠoːɾˌxuəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of great power in Irish?
The plural of mórchumhacht is mórchumhachtaí; with the article, na mórchumhachtaí means “the great powers”. The genitive plural is mórchumhachtaí, as in cruinniú na mórchumhachtaí (the meeting of the great powers).
Does mórchumhacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mórchumhacht can mean great power or great authority, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mórchumhacht change to mhórchumhacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhórchumhacht. After ár (our) it stays ár mórchumhacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between mórchumhacht and sárchumhacht?
Mórchumhacht means a great power, while sárchumhacht is used for a superpower such as the United States in the modern era.
