HeyRuaHow to say “motherhood” in Irish
- Irish:
- máithreachas
- English:
- motherhood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAW-hrukh-ush” /ˈmˠaːhɾʲəxəʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- máithreachais, an mháithreachais (e.g. saoire mháithreachais, maternity leave)
What does “máithreachas” mean?
- motherhood
- The state of being a mother, or the qualities and care associated with being a mother.Also: maternity, mothering, motherliness.
“Máithreachas” with the article
Here is máithreachas after the article (an t-alt).
an máithreachas
the motherhood
No change after an
“Máithreachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using máithreachas, the Irish word for motherhood.
Thug an máithreachas athrú mór ar a saol.
Motherhood changed her life a great deal.
Tá sí ar saoire mháithreachais faoi láthair.
She is on maternity leave at the moment.
Labhair sí go hoscailte faoi dhúshláin an mháithreachais.
She spoke openly about the challenges of motherhood.
Is aoibhinn léi an máithreachas.
She loves being a mother.
Tá ospidéal máithreachais nua sa chathair.
There is a new maternity hospital in the city.
Ní raibh sí réidh don mháithreachas fós.
She wasn't ready for motherhood yet.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoi mháithreachas agus obair.
She wrote a book about motherhood and work.
Other nouns in Irish
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Motherhood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for motherhood?
The Irish for motherhood is máithreachas (pronounced “MAW-hrukh-ush”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce máithreachas in Irish?
Máithreachas is said like “MAW-hrukh-ush” (IPA /ˈmˠaːhɾʲəxəʃ/).
Does máithreachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for máithreachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does máithreachas change to mháithreachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mháithreachas. After ár (our) it stays ár máithreachas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say maternity leave in Irish?
Use 'saoire mháithreachais', with the genitive lenited after the feminine noun 'saoire'.
