Relevance in Irish (Ábharthacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for relevance?

The Irish for relevance is ábharthacht (pronounced “AW-wuhr-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean materiality.

Q: Does ábharthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ábharthacht can mean relevance or materiality, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “relevance” in Irish

Irish:: ábharthacht
English:: relevance, materiality
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “AW-wuhr-hukht” /ˈɑːwəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ábharthachta, na hábharthachta (e.g. ceist na hábharthachta, the question of relevance)

What does “ábharthacht” mean?

“Ábharthacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

relevance: The quality of being relevant or pertinent to the matter at hand.Also: relevancy, pertinence, applicability.

1 other meaning: materiality

2materiality: The quality of being material or physical, or of being important enough to matter, as in law or accounting.Also: material nature, physicality.

“Ábharthacht” with the article

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

an ábharthacht

the relevance

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Ábharthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ábharthacht, the Irish word for relevance.

Níl aon ábharthacht ag an gceist sin anseo.

That question has no relevance here.

Cheistigh an breitheamh ábharthacht na fianaise.

The judge questioned the relevance of the evidence.

Is í an ábharthacht an rud is tábhachtaí.

Relevance is the most important thing.

Tá ábharthacht mhór ag an leabhar sin inniu.

That book is highly relevant today.

Rinneadh plé ar ábharthacht an chúrsa do dhaltaí.

The course's relevance to pupils was discussed.

Bhí amhras orm faoina ábharthacht don scéal.

I doubted its relevance to the story.

Ní fheicim ábharthacht ar bith sa mhéid a dúirt sé.

I see no relevance in what he said.

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Relevance in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for relevance?

The Irish for relevance is ábharthacht (pronounced “AW-wuhr-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean materiality.

How do you pronounce ábharthacht in Irish?

Ábharthacht is said like “AW-wuhr-hukht” (IPA /ˈɑːwəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).

Does ábharthacht have a plural?

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

Does ábharthacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ábharthacht can mean relevance or materiality, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ábharthacht (the relevance), a hábharthacht (her relevance), a n-ábharthacht (their relevance).

How is 'ábharthacht' related to 'ábhar'?

It comes from 'ábhar' (subject, material) via the adjective 'ábhartha' (relevant, material), so 'ábharthacht' is the quality of being 'ábhartha'.

How do I say something is relevant?

You can use the adjective: 'Tá sé ábhartha don cheist', or 'Baineann sé leis an scéal'.

Relevance in Irish (Ábharthacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage