HeyRuaHow to say “news” in Irish
- Irish:
- nuacht
- English:
- news, news broadcast, novelty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nooakht” /n̪ˠuəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- nuachta, na nuachta (e.g. clár nuachta, news programme)
What does “nuacht” mean?
“Nuacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- news
- Information about recent events, or a report of it given to someone.Also: tidings, information, current events.
“Nuacht” with the article
Here is nuacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Nuacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nuacht, the Irish word for news.
Other nouns in Irish
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News in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for news?
The Irish for news is nuacht (pronounced “nooakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean news broadcast or novelty.
How do you pronounce nuacht in Irish?
Nuacht is said like “nooakht” (IPA /n̪ˠuəxt̪ˠ/).
Does nuacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for nuacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does nuacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nuacht can mean news, news broadcast or novelty, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'nuacht' singular or plural in Irish?
Unlike English 'news', which looks plural, 'nuacht' is a singular feminine noun: 'tá an nuacht go maith' (the news is good).
How do I ask someone if they have any news?
A very common way is 'An bhfuil aon scéal agat?' or 'An bhfuil nuacht ar bith agat?'; 'scéal' is often used for personal news.
