HeyRuaHow to say “mastery” in Irish
- Irish:
- máistreacht
- English:
- mastery, mastership, master's degree
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAWSH-tyruhkh-t” /ˈmˠɑːʃtʲɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- máistreachtaí (masteries)
- Genitive singular:
- máistreachta, na máistreachta (e.g. céim mháistreachta, a master's degree)
- Genitive plural:
- máistreachtaí, na máistreachtaí (e.g. cláir na máistreachtaí, the master's programmes)
What does “máistreacht” mean?
“Máistreacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mastery
- Complete control or expert skill in something, or the act of mastering it; it is also the verbal noun of máistrigh.Also: mastering, command, expertise.
2 other meanings: mastership or master's degree
- 2mastership
- The office or position of a master.Also: office of master.
- 3master's degree
- Used in the genitive, as in céim mháistreachta, to mean a master's degree at university.Also: masters, master's.
“Máistreacht” with the article
The plural of mastery in Irish is máistreachtaí. Here is máistreacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Máistreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using máistreacht, the Irish word for mastery.
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Mastery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mastery?
The Irish for mastery is máistreacht (pronounced “MAWSH-tyruhkh-t”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is máistreachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean mastership or master's degree.
How do you pronounce máistreacht in Irish?
Máistreacht is said like “MAWSH-tyruhkh-t” (IPA /ˈmˠɑːʃtʲɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of mastery in Irish?
The plural of máistreacht is máistreachtaí; with the article, na máistreachtaí means “the masteries”. The genitive plural is máistreachtaí, as in cláir na máistreachtaí (the master's programmes).
Does máistreacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Máistreacht can mean mastery, mastership or master's degree, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does máistreacht change to mháistreacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mháistreacht. After ár (our) it stays ár máistreacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'master's degree' in Irish?
Use céim mháistreachta, literally 'degree of mastery'; a master's student is mac léinn máistreachta.
How do I say someone has mastered something?
Use máistreacht with ar: tá máistreacht aige ar an nGaeilge, 'he has mastered Irish'.
