HeyRuaHow to say “material” in Irish
- Irish:
- ábhartha
- English:
- material, relevant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More material:
- níos ábhartha
- Most material:
- is ábhartha
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-war-ha” /ˈaːwəɾˠhə/
What does “ábhartha” mean?
“Ábhartha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- material
- Made of matter or concerned with physical things rather than the spirit or mind.Also: physical, materialistic, worldly.
1 other meaning: relevant
- 2relevant
- Connected with the matter in question and important to it.Also: pertinent, germane, material.
“Ábhartha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ábhartha after saol (life, masculine), after fianaise (evidence, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ábhartha.
More material, most material, very material
Tá an cheist seo níos ábhartha ná an cheist eile. This question is more relevant than the other one.
| more material | níos ábhartha | in the past tense: ní b'ábhartha |
|---|---|---|
| most material | is ábhartha | in the past tense: ab ábhartha |
| as material as | chomh hábhartha le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very material | an-ábhartha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too material | ró-ábhartha | ró- lenites |
“Ábhartha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Material in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for material?
The Irish for material is ábhartha (pronounced “AW-war-ha”). It comes after the noun: saol ábhartha, a material life; fianaise ábhartha, material evidence.
How do you say more material and most material in Irish?
níos ábhartha is more material and is ábhartha is most material. In the past tense they become ní b'ábhartha and ab ábhartha.
How do you say very material in Irish?
an-ábhartha. Too material is ró-ábhartha, and as material as is chomh hábhartha le.
Does ábhartha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ábhartha can mean material or relevant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say something is relevant to a matter?
You can say "ábhartha do" something, for example "Tá sé ábhartha don chás", or use "bainteach le": "Tá sé bainteach leis an gcás".
