HeyRuaHow to say “importance” in Irish
- Irish:
- tábhacht
- English:
- importance, substance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAW-wukht” /ˈt̪ˠaːwəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tábhachta, na tábhachta (e.g. ábhar tábhachta, a matter of importance)
What does “tábhacht” mean?
“Tábhacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- importance
- The quality of mattering a great deal or having great value or effect.Also: significance, consequence, weight.
1 other meaning: substance
- 2substance
- Worth or substance, as of a person or thing of standing (literary).Also: worth, consequence.
“Tábhacht” with the article
Here is tábhacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tábhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tábhacht, the Irish word for importance.
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Importance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for importance?
The Irish for importance is tábhacht (pronounced “TAW-wukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean substance.
How do you pronounce tábhacht in Irish?
Tábhacht is said like “TAW-wukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːwəxt̪ˠ/).
Does tábhacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tábhacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tábhacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tábhacht can mean importance or substance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tábhacht change to thábhacht or dtábhacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tábhacht becomes mo thábhacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtábhacht (eclipsis).
How do I say something is important using tábhacht?
Use 'tá tábhacht le', e.g. 'Tá tábhacht leis an obair seo' (this work is important), or the adjective 'tábhachtach': 'Tá sé tábhachtach'.
How do I say 'of great importance'?
Use the genitive: 'ceist mhórthábhachta' or 'rud a bhfuil tábhacht mhór leis'.
