HeyRuaHow to say “raw material” in Irish
- Irish:
- amhábhar
- English:
- raw material
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-waw-wur” /ˈəuˌwɑːwəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- amhábhair (raw materials)
- Genitive singular:
- amhábhair, an amhábhair (e.g. cáilíocht an amhábhair, the quality of the raw material)
- Genitive plural:
- amhábhar, na n-amhábhar (e.g. soláthar na n-amhábhar, the supply of the raw materials)
What does “amhábhar” mean?
- raw material
- A basic unprocessed substance from which goods are made.Also: raw materials, staple, feedstock.
“Amhábhar” with the article
The plural of raw material in Irish is amhábhair. Here is amhábhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amhábhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amhábhar, the Irish word for raw material.
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Raw material in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raw material?
The Irish for raw material is amhábhar (pronounced “OW-waw-wur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amhábhair.
How do you pronounce amhábhar in Irish?
Amhábhar is said like “OW-waw-wur” (IPA /ˈəuˌwɑːwəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of raw material in Irish?
The plural of amhábhar is amhábhair; with the article, na hamhábhair means “the raw materials”. The genitive plural is amhábhar, as in soláthar na n-amhábhar (the supply of the raw materials).
Why does amhábhar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amhábhar (the raw material), a hamhábhar (her raw material), a n-amhábhar (their raw material), na hamhábhair (the raw materials).
How is 'amhábhar' related to 'ábhar'?
It is 'ábhar' (material, matter) with the prefix 'amh-' meaning raw, so 'amhábhar' is literally raw material.
