HeyRuaHow to say “masterpiece” in Irish
- Irish:
- sárshaothar
- English:
- masterpiece
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAWR-hay-her” /ˈsˠaːɾˌhiːhəɾ/
- Plural:
- sárshaothair (masterpieces)
- Genitive singular:
- sárshaothair, an tsárshaothair (e.g. údar an tsárshaothair, the author of the masterpiece)
- Genitive plural:
- sárshaothar, na sárshaothar (e.g. údair na sárshaothar, the authors of the masterpieces)
What does “sárshaothar” mean?
- masterpiece
- An outstanding work of art, literature or craft, the best work of a person or period.Also: masterwork, magnum opus, great work.
“Sárshaothar” with the article
The plural of masterpiece in Irish is sárshaothair. Here is sárshaothar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sárshaothar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sárshaothar, the Irish word for masterpiece.
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Masterpiece in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for masterpiece?
The Irish for masterpiece is sárshaothar (pronounced “SAWR-hay-her”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sárshaothair.
How do you pronounce sárshaothar in Irish?
Sárshaothar is said like “SAWR-hay-her” (IPA /ˈsˠaːɾˌhiːhəɾ/).
What is the plural of masterpiece in Irish?
The plural of sárshaothar is sárshaothair; with the article, na sárshaothair means “the masterpieces”. The genitive plural is sárshaothar, as in údair na sárshaothar (the authors of the masterpieces).
Why does sárshaothar change to shárshaothar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shárshaothar. After ár (our) it stays ár sárshaothar, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sárshaothar' formed?
It combines the intensifying prefix 'sár-' (excellent, supreme) with 'saothar' (work), so it literally means a supreme work. The same prefix appears in words like 'sármhaith' (excellent).
