HeyRuaHow to say “modern history” in Irish
- Irish:
- nua-stair
- English:
- modern history
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NOO-uh-stah-ir-uh” /ˈn̪ˠuəˌsˠt̪ˠaɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nua-staire, na nua-staire (e.g. léachtóir nua-staire, lecturer in modern history)
What does “nua-stair” mean?
- modern history
- The history of the modern period, usually from about the sixteenth century or later up to the present day.Also: recent history, contemporary history.
“Nua-stair” with the article
Here is nua-stair after the article (an t-alt).
an nua-stair
the modern history
No change after an
“Nua-stair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nua-stair, the Irish word for modern history.
Is aoibhinn liom nua-stair na hÉireann.
I love modern Irish history.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an nua-stair.
She is studying modern history.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar nua-staire inné.
I bought a modern history book yesterday.
Bíonn rang nua-staire againn ar an Máirt.
We have a modern history class on Tuesday.
Is ollamh le nua-stair é m'uncail.
My uncle is a professor of modern history.
Tá suim mhór aige sa nua-stair.
He has a great interest in modern history.
Scríobh sí aiste faoi nua-stair na hEorpa.
She wrote an essay about modern European history.
Other nouns in Irish
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Modern history in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modern history?
The Irish for modern history is nua-stair (pronounced “NOO-uh-stah-ir-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce nua-stair in Irish?
Nua-stair is said like “NOO-uh-stah-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠuəˌsˠt̪ˠaɾʲə/).
Does nua-stair have a plural?
No plural form is given for nua-stair in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does 'nua-stair' differ from 'stair'?
'Stair' means history in general, while 'nua-stair' refers specifically to modern history; ancient history is 'seanstair'.
