HeyRuaHow to say “modern times” in Irish
- Irish:
- nuaré
- English:
- modern times
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NOO-uh-ray” /ˈn̪ˠuəɾʲeː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nuaré, na nuaré (e.g. saol na nuaré, life in modern times)
What does “nuaré” mean?
- modern times
- The modern era or present age, as opposed to earlier periods of history.Also: modern era, modern age, modernity.
Other Irish words for modern times: nua-aois (modern times)
“Nuaré” with the article
Here is nuaré after the article (an t-alt).
an nuaré
the modern times
No change after an
“Nuaré” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nuaré, the Irish word for modern times.
Tá an teicneolaíocht lárnach sa nuaré.
Technology is central in the modern era.
Thosaigh an nuaré sa séú haois déag.
The modern era began in the sixteenth century.
Is fadhb mhór de chuid na nuaré í.
It is a major problem of modern times.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi stair na nuaré.
He wrote a book about the history of the modern age.
Tá athrú mór tagtha ar an saol i nuaré.
Life has changed greatly in modern times.
Is ealaíontóir de chuid na nuaré í.
She is an artist of the modern era.
Ní thuigeann gach duine dúshláin na nuaré.
Not everyone understands the challenges of modern times.
Other nouns in Irish
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Modern times in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modern times?
The Irish for modern times is nuaré (pronounced “NOO-uh-ray”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce nuaré in Irish?
Nuaré is said like “NOO-uh-ray” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠuəɾʲeː/).
Does nuaré have a plural?
No plural form is given for nuaré in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does 'nuaré' relate to 'ré'?
'Nuaré' is 'nua' (new) plus 'ré' (era, period), so it means the new or modern era, compare 'an Mheánré' for the Middle Ages.
