HeyRuaHow to say “nobility” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaisleacht
- English:
- nobility, gentility
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-ish-lyakht” /ˈuəʃlʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- uaisleachta, na huaisleachta (e.g. comhartha uaisleachta, a sign of nobility)
What does “uaisleacht” mean?
“Uaisleacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nobility
- The quality of being noble, honourable or high-minded in character.Also: nobleness, honour, high-mindedness.
1 other meaning: gentility
- 2gentility
- The state of being well-born, refined or of gentle birth.Also: refinement, gentle birth, aristocracy.
“Uaisleacht” with the article
Here is uaisleacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Uaisleacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaisleacht, the Irish word for nobility.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nobility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nobility?
The Irish for nobility is uaisleacht (pronounced “OO-ish-lyakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gentility.
How do you pronounce uaisleacht in Irish?
Uaisleacht is said like “OO-ish-lyakht” (IPA /ˈuəʃlʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does uaisleacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for uaisleacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does uaisleacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uaisleacht can mean nobility or gentility, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uaisleacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uaisleacht (the nobility), a huaisleacht (her nobility), a n-uaisleacht (their nobility).
What is the difference between uaisleacht and uaisle?
Uaisleacht is mainly the quality of being noble, while uaisle is also used for the nobility as a class of people, as in na huaisle, the gentry.
