Permanence in Irish (Marthanacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for permanence?

The Irish for permanence is marthanacht (pronounced “MAR-huh-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “permanence” in Irish

Irish:: marthanacht
English:: permanence
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MAR-huh-nukht” /ˈmˠaɾˠhən̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: marthanachta, na marthanachta (e.g. cúrsaí marthanachta, matters of permanence)

What does “marthanacht” mean?

permanence: The quality of lasting or enduring for a long time; durability.Also: durability, endurance, lastingness, continuity.

“Marthanacht” with the article

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

an mharthanacht

the permanence

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Marthanacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using marthanacht, the Irish word for permanence.

Níl aon mharthanacht ag baint leis an obair sin.

There is no permanence to that work.

Is í an mharthanacht an rud is tábhachtaí.

Durability is the most important thing.

Tá cáil ar an adhmad seo as a mharthanacht.

This wood is famous for its durability.

Bhí imní orthu faoi mharthanacht an chomhlachta.

They were worried about the company's survival in the long term.

Thástáil siad marthanacht an ábhair nua.

They tested the durability of the new material.

Cuireann siad béim ar mharthanacht na teanga.

They emphasise the endurance of the language.

Is ceist marthanachta í seo dúinn.

This is a question of permanence for us.

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Permanence in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for permanence?

The Irish for permanence is marthanacht (pronounced “MAR-huh-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce marthanacht in Irish?

Marthanacht is said like “MAR-huh-nukht” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠhən̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does marthanacht have a plural?

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

Why does marthanacht change to mharthanacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharthanacht. After ár (our) it stays ár marthanacht, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is marthanacht different from marthain?

Marthain means existence or livelihood (ar marthain, in existence), while marthanacht is the quality of lasting, permanence or durability, linked to the adjective marthanach.

Permanence in Irish (Marthanacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage