HeyRuaHow to say “modernity” in Irish
- Irish:
- nua-aimsearthacht
- English:
- modernity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NOO-uh-am-shuhr-hukht” /ˈn̪ˠuəˌamʲʃəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nua-aimsearthachta, na nua-aimsearthachta (e.g. tréithe na nua-aimsearthachta, the characteristics of modernity)
What does “nua-aimsearthacht” mean?
- modernity
- The quality or state of being modern, up to date in style, ideas or technology.Also: modernness, modern quality, up-to-dateness.
“Nua-aimsearthacht” with the article
Here is nua-aimsearthacht after the article (an t-alt).
an nua-aimsearthacht
the modernity
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“Nua-aimsearthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nua-aimsearthacht, the Irish word for modernity.
Is maith liom nua-aimsearthacht an tí nua.
I like how modern the new house is.
Bhí an nua-aimsearthacht le feiceáil i ngach seomra.
Modernity was visible in every room.
Labhair sé faoi bhrú na nua-aimsearthachta ar an teanga.
He spoke about the pressure of modernity on the language.
Níl gach duine sásta leis an nua-aimsearthacht.
Not everyone is happy with modernity.
Tá nua-aimsearthacht ag baint leis an dearadh sin.
That design has a modern quality.
Scríobh sí aiste ar thraidisiún agus nua-aimsearthacht.
She wrote an essay on tradition and modernity.
Chuir nua-aimsearthacht na cathrach iontas orainn.
The modernity of the city surprised us.
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Modernity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modernity?
The Irish for modernity is nua-aimsearthacht (pronounced “NOO-uh-am-shuhr-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce nua-aimsearthacht in Irish?
Nua-aimsearthacht is said like “NOO-uh-am-shuhr-hukht” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠuəˌamʲʃəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does nua-aimsearthacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for nua-aimsearthacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between nua-aimsearthacht and nua-aoiseachas?
Nua-aimsearthacht is the general quality of being modern, while nua-aoiseachas usually means modernism as an artistic or intellectual movement.
