Moderate in Irish (Measarthach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for moderate?

The Irish for moderate is measarthach (pronounced “MASS-ur-hukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is measarthaigh.

Q: What is the plural of moderate in Irish?

The plural of measarthach is measarthaigh; with the article, na measarthaigh means “the moderates”. The genitive plural is measarthach, as in tacaíocht na measarthach (the support of the moderates).

How to say “moderate” in Irish

Irish:: measarthach
English:: moderate
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MASS-ur-hukh” /ˈmʲasˠəɾˠhəx/

Various forms

Plural:: measarthaigh (moderates)
Genitive singular:: measarthaigh, an mheasarthaigh (e.g. tuairim an mheasarthaigh, the moderate's opinion)
Genitive plural:: measarthach, na measarthach (e.g. tacaíocht na measarthach, the support of the moderates)

What does “measarthach” mean?

moderate: A person, especially in politics or religion, who holds moderate views and avoids extremes.Also: moderate person, centrist, non-extremist.

Other Irish words for moderate: measartha (moderate), cuimseach (moderate)

“Measarthach” with the article

The plural of moderate in Irish is measarthaigh. Here is measarthach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an measarthach

the moderate

No change after an

na measarthaigh

the moderates

Plural: no change after na

“Measarthach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using measarthach, the Irish word for moderate.

Is measarthach é sa pháirtí.

He is a moderate in the party.

Bhuaigh an measarthach an toghchán.

The moderate won the election.

Tá na measarthaigh ag iarraidh comhréitigh.

The moderates want a compromise.

Níor éist siad le glór an mheasarthaigh.

They did not listen to the moderate's voice.

Bhí measarthaigh agus antoisceach sa chruinniú.

There were moderates and an extremist at the meeting.

Fuair sé vótaí na measarthach.

He got the votes of the moderates.

Measann daoine gur measarthach é an t-uachtarán.

People consider the president a moderate.

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Moderate in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for moderate?

The Irish for moderate is measarthach (pronounced “MASS-ur-hukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is measarthaigh.

How do you pronounce measarthach in Irish?

Measarthach is said like “MASS-ur-hukh” (IPA /ˈmʲasˠəɾˠhəx/).

What is the plural of moderate in Irish?

The plural of measarthach is measarthaigh; with the article, na measarthaigh means “the moderates”. The genitive plural is measarthach, as in tacaíocht na measarthach (the support of the moderates).

Why does measarthach change to mheasarthach?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheasarthach. After ár (our) it stays ár measarthach, because m does not take eclipsis.

How does 'measarthach' differ from 'measartha'?

'Measartha' is the adjective meaning moderate or fair, as in 'aimsir mheasartha', while 'measarthach' is the noun for a moderate person.

What is the opposite of a 'measarthach'?

The usual opposite is 'antoisceach', an extremist.

Moderate in Irish (Measarthach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage