HeyRuaHow to say “modern” in Irish
- Irish:
- nua-aimseartha
- English:
- modern, up-to-date
- Word type:
- adjective
- More modern:
- níos nua-aimseartha
- Most modern:
- is nua-aimseartha
- Pronunciation:
- “noo-a-AM-shir-ha” /ˈn̪ˠuə ˌamʲʃəɾˠhə/
What does “nua-aimseartha” mean?
“Nua-aimseartha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- modern
- Belonging to the present time or recent times, not old-fashioned.Also: up-to-date, contemporary, new-fashioned.
1 other meaning: up-to-date
- 2up-to-date
- Using the newest ideas, methods or equipment.Also: state-of-the-art, advanced, latest.
Other Irish adjectives for modern: comhaimseartha (contemporary), nua-aoiseach (modern)
“Nua-aimseartha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is nua-aimseartha after teach (house, masculine), after cistin (kitchen, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, nua-aimseartha.
More modern, most modern, very modern
Tá an scoil nua níos nua-aimseartha ná an tseanscoil. The new school is more modern than the old school.
| more modern | níos nua-aimseartha | in the past tense: ní ba nua-aimseartha |
|---|---|---|
| most modern | is nua-aimseartha | in the past tense: ba nua-aimseartha |
| as modern as | chomh nua-aimseartha le | no change after chomh |
| very modern | an-nua-aimseartha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too modern | rónua-aimseartha | ró- lenites |
“Nua-aimseartha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Modern in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modern?
The Irish for modern is nua-aimseartha (pronounced “noo-a-AM-shir-ha”). It comes after the noun: teach nua-aimseartha, a modern house; cistin nua-aimseartha, a modern kitchen.
How do you say more modern and most modern in Irish?
níos nua-aimseartha is more modern and is nua-aimseartha is most modern. In the past tense they become ní ba nua-aimseartha and ba nua-aimseartha.
How do you say very modern in Irish?
an-nua-aimseartha. Too modern is rónua-aimseartha, and as modern as is chomh nua-aimseartha le.
Does nua-aimseartha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nua-aimseartha can mean modern or up-to-date, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'nua' and 'nua-aimseartha'?
'Nua' means new, recently made or acquired, while 'nua-aimseartha' means modern in style or belonging to present times. A 'carr nua' is a new car, but a 'teach nua-aimseartha' is a modern house.
What is the opposite of 'nua-aimseartha'?
The usual opposite is 'seanaimseartha', meaning old-fashioned.
