HeyRuaHow to say “materialism” in Irish
- Irish:
- ábharachas
- English:
- materialism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-wuh-ruh-khuss” /ˈɑːwəɾˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ábharachais, an ábharachais (e.g. fealsúnacht an ábharachais, the philosophy of materialism)
What does “ábharachas” mean?
- materialism
- The belief or attitude that material things and wealth matter most, or the philosophical view that only matter exists.Also: consumerism, love of possessions.
“Ábharachas” with the article
Here is ábharachas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ábharachas
the materialism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ábharachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ábharachas, the Irish word for materialism.
Is fadhb mhór é an t-ábharachas sa tsochaí.
Materialism is a big problem in society.
Cáineann an sagart ábharachas an lae inniu.
The priest criticises today's materialism.
Tá an iomarca ábharachais sa saol nua-aimseartha.
There is too much materialism in modern life.
Labhair sí faoin ábharachas sa léacht.
She spoke about materialism in the lecture.
Ní maith liom an t-ábharachas ag an Nollaig.
I don't like the materialism at Christmas.
Scríobh sé aiste ar an ábharachas.
He wrote an essay on materialism.
Tá baol an ábharachais ag fás i measc daoine óga.
The danger of materialism is growing among young people.
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Materialism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for materialism?
The Irish for materialism is ábharachas (pronounced “AW-wuh-ruh-khuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ábharachas in Irish?
Ábharachas is said like “AW-wuh-ruh-khuss” (IPA /ˈɑːwəɾˠəxəsˠ/).
Does ábharachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ábharachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ábharachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ábharachas (the materialism), a hábharachas (her materialism), a n-ábharachas (their materialism).
How is 'ábharachas' related to 'ábhar'?
It is built on 'ábhar' (material, matter) with the suffix '-achas', like English material and materialism.
