HeyRuaHow to say “modern times” in Irish
- Irish:
- nua-aois
- English:
- modern times
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NOO-uh-eesh” /ˈn̪ˠuəˌiːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nua-aoise, na nua-aoise (e.g. saol na nua-aoise, life in modern times)
What does “nua-aois” mean?
- modern times
- The modern age or present era, as opposed to earlier periods of history.Also: modern age, modern era, modern period, modernity.
“Nua-aois” with the article
Here is nua-aois after the article (an t-alt).
an nua-aois
the modern times
No change after an
“Nua-aois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nua-aois, the Irish word for modern times.
Tá an saol an-difriúil sa nua-aois.
Life is very different in modern times.
Is fadhb mhór de chuid na nua-aoise é an strus.
Stress is a big problem of the modern age.
Is scríbhneoir nua-aoise í a bhfuil meas mór uirthi.
She is a highly respected modern writer.
Rinneamar staidéar ar stair na nua-aoise ar scoil.
We studied modern history at school.
Ní thuigeann mo sheanathair saol na nua-aoise.
My grandfather doesn't understand modern life.
Sa nua-aois, tá gach rud an-tapa.
In modern times, everything is very fast.
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Modern times in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modern times?
The Irish for modern times is nua-aois (pronounced “NOO-uh-eesh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce nua-aois in Irish?
Nua-aois is said like “NOO-uh-eesh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠuəˌiːʃ/).
Does nua-aois have a plural?
No plural form is given for nua-aois in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'modern' as an adjective using this word?
Use the genitive after a noun, as in 'ceol na nua-aoise' (modern music), or the adjective 'nua-aimseartha' (modern, up to date).
