Pride in Irish (Uabhar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pride?

The Irish for pride is uabhar (pronounced “OO-uh-wur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean exuberance or eeriness.

Q: Does uabhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Uabhar can mean pride, exuberance or eeriness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pride” in Irish

Irish:: uabhar
English:: pride, exuberance, eeriness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “OO-uh-wur” /ˈuəwəɾˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: uabhair, an uabhair (e.g. peaca an uabhair, the sin of pride)

What does “uabhar” mean?

“Uabhar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

pride: An excessive sense of one's own importance, arrogance; in religion, the sin of pride.Also: arrogance, haughtiness, vanity, conceit.

2 other meanings: exuberance or eeriness

2exuberance: High spirits or wildness, as in animals frolicking or plants growing rankly.Also: spiritedness, friskiness, luxuriance, rankness.
3eeriness: A lonely, eerie feeling, especially in a lonely place.Also: loneliness, eerie feeling.

Other Irish words for pride: bród (pride), mórtas (pride), móráil (pride)

“Uabhar” with the article

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

an t-uabhar

the pride

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Uabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using uabhar, the Irish word for pride.

Is peaca marfach é an t-uabhar.

Pride is a deadly sin.

Bhí uabhar mór ann i ndiaidh an bhua.

He was very proud after the victory.

Thit sé de bharr a uabhair féin.

He fell because of his own pride.

Níl aon uabhar inti, cé go bhfuil sí saibhir.

She has no arrogance, though she is rich.

Tháinig uabhar ar na laonna sa pháirc.

The calves became frisky in the field.

Bhraith mé uabhar sa ghleann uaigneach sin.

I felt an eeriness in that lonely glen.

Labhair an sagart faoi chontúirt an uabhair.

The priest spoke about the danger of pride.

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Pride in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pride?

The Irish for pride is uabhar (pronounced “OO-uh-wur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean exuberance or eeriness.

How do you pronounce uabhar in Irish?

Uabhar is said like “OO-uh-wur” (IPA /ˈuəwəɾˠ/).

Does uabhar have a plural?

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

Does uabhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Uabhar can mean pride, exuberance or eeriness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does uabhar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uabhar (the pride), a huabhar (her pride), a n-uabhar (their pride).

What is the difference between uabhar and bród?

Bród is pride in a neutral or positive sense, such as pride in your work, while uabhar is sinful or excessive pride, arrogance.

Pride in Irish (Uabhar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage