Moderation in Irish (Measarthacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for moderation?

The Irish for moderation is measarthacht (pronounced “MAS-ur-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean temperance.

Q: Does measarthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Measarthacht can mean moderation or temperance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “moderation” in Irish

Irish:: measarthacht
English:: moderation, temperance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “MAS-ur-hukht” /ˈmʲasəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: measarthachta, na measarthachta (e.g. cumann na measarthachta, the temperance society)

What does “measarthacht” mean?

“Measarthacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

moderation: The quality of avoiding extremes and keeping things within reasonable limits.Also: moderateness, restraint, temperateness.

1 other meaning: temperance

2temperance: Self-control, especially in eating and drinking alcohol.Also: abstemiousness, continence, self-restraint.

Other Irish words for moderation: cuimse (moderation)

“Measarthacht” with the article

Here is measarthacht after the article (an t-alt).

an mheasarthacht

the moderation

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Measarthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using measarthacht, the Irish word for moderation.

Is maith an rud measarthacht i ngach rud.

Moderation is a good thing in everything.

Ól le measarthacht, le do thoil.

Please drink in moderation.

Mhol an dochtúir measarthacht san ithe dó.

The doctor advised him to eat in moderation.

Ní raibh measarthacht ar bith ina chuid cainte.

There was no restraint at all in his talk.

Labhair sí ar thábhacht na measarthachta.

She spoke about the importance of moderation.

Bhí an mheasarthacht mar riail ag mo sheanmháthair.

Moderation was my grandmother's rule.

Tá measarthacht de dhíth sa pholaitíocht inniu.

Moderation is needed in politics today.

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Moderation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for moderation?

The Irish for moderation is measarthacht (pronounced “MAS-ur-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean temperance.

How do you pronounce measarthacht in Irish?

Measarthacht is said like “MAS-ur-hukht” (IPA /ˈmʲasəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).

Does measarthacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for measarthacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does measarthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Measarthacht can mean moderation or temperance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does measarthacht change to mheasarthacht?

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

How is 'measarthacht' related to 'measartha'?

'Measarthacht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'measartha' (moderate, fair). Note that 'go measartha' often means 'fairly' or 'moderately', as in 'go measartha maith' (fairly good).

Is 'measarthacht' the same as 'measúlacht'?

No. 'Measúlacht' means respectability, while 'measarthacht' means moderation or temperance.

Moderation in Irish (Measarthacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage