Mortality in Irish (Básmhaireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for mortality?

The Irish for mortality is básmhaireacht (pronounced “BAWS-wur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mortality rate.

Q: Does básmhaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Básmhaireacht can mean mortality or mortality rate, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mortality” in Irish

Irish:: básmhaireacht
English:: mortality, mortality rate
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BAWS-wur-ukht” /ˈbˠɑːsˠwəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: básmhaireachta, na básmhaireachta (e.g. ráta básmhaireachta, mortality rate)

What does “básmhaireacht” mean?

“Básmhaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mortality: The state of being mortal, that is, bound to die some day.Also: being mortal, deathliness.

1 other meaning: mortality rate

2mortality rate: The number or rate of deaths in a population, as used in statistics and medicine.Also: death rate, mortality.

“Básmhaireacht” with the article

Here is básmhaireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhásmhaireacht

the mortality

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Básmhaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using básmhaireacht, the Irish word for mortality.

Cuireann an bás sin ár mbásmhaireacht i gcuimhne dúinn.

That death reminds us of our mortality.

Tá an bhásmhaireacht ag laghdú sa tír seo.

Mortality is falling in this country.

Bhí ráta básmhaireachta ard ann le linn an Ghorta.

There was a high mortality rate during the Famine.

Is cuid den saol í an bhásmhaireacht.

Mortality is part of life.

Tháinig méadú ar bhásmhaireacht na naíonán.

Infant mortality increased.

Scríobh sé dán faoi bhásmhaireacht an duine.

He wrote a poem about human mortality.

Rinneadh staidéar ar an mbásmhaireacht i measc othar.

A study was done on mortality among patients.

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Mortality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mortality?

The Irish for mortality is básmhaireacht (pronounced “BAWS-wur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mortality rate.

How do you pronounce básmhaireacht in Irish?

Básmhaireacht is said like “BAWS-wur-ukht” (IPA /ˈbˠɑːsˠwəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does básmhaireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for básmhaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does básmhaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Básmhaireacht can mean mortality or mortality rate, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does básmhaireacht change to bhásmhaireacht or mbásmhaireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) básmhaireacht becomes mo bhásmhaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbásmhaireacht (eclipsis).

How is 'básmhaireacht' related to 'bás'?

It comes from 'bás' (death) via the adjective 'básmhar' (mortal), so 'básmhaireacht' is the quality of being mortal; its opposite is 'neamhbhásmhaireacht' (immortality).

Mortality in Irish (Básmhaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage