HeyRuaHow to say “materialistic” in Irish
- Irish:
- ábharaíoch
- English:
- materialistic, materialist
- Word type:
- adjective
- More materialistic:
- níos ábharaíche
- Most materialistic:
- is ábharaíche
- Plural:
- ábharaíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-war-ee-ukh” /ˈaːwəɾˠiːəx/
What does “ábharaíoch” mean?
“Ábharaíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- materialistic
- Too interested in money and possessions rather than spiritual or moral values.Also: worldly, acquisitive.
1 other meaning: materialist
- 2materialist
- Relating to the philosophical belief that only matter exists.Also: materialistic.
“Ábharaíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ábharaíoch after saol (life, masculine), after sochaí (society, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ábharaíocha.
More materialistic, most materialistic, very materialistic
Tá an tír níos ábharaíche ná mar a bhí. The country is more materialistic than it was.
| more materialistic | níos ábharaíche | in the past tense: ní b'ábharaíche |
|---|---|---|
| most materialistic | is ábharaíche | in the past tense: ab ábharaíche |
| as materialistic as | chomh hábharaíoch le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very materialistic | an-ábharaíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too materialistic | ró-ábharaíoch | ró- lenites |
“Ábharaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Materialistic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for materialistic?
The Irish for materialistic is ábharaíoch (pronounced “AW-war-ee-ukh”). It comes after the noun: saol ábharaíoch, a materialistic life; sochaí ábharaíoch, a materialistic society.
How do you say more materialistic and most materialistic in Irish?
níos ábharaíche is more materialistic and is ábharaíche is most materialistic. In the past tense they become ní b'ábharaíche and ab ábharaíche.
What is the plural of ábharaíoch?
With a plural noun ábharaíoch becomes ábharaíocha: saolta ábharaíocha, sochaithe ábharaíocha.
How do you say very materialistic in Irish?
an-ábharaíoch. Too materialistic is ró-ábharaíoch, and as materialistic as is chomh hábharaíoch le.
Does ábharaíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ábharaíoch can mean materialistic or materialist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ábharaíoch' and 'ábhartha'?
'Ábharaíoch' means materialistic in attitude, while 'ábhartha' means material or physical, or relevant, as in 'fianaise ábhartha' (relevant evidence).
