HeyRuaHow to say “self-importance” in Irish
- Irish:
- postúlacht
- English:
- self-importance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POS-too-lukht” /ˈpˠɔsˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- postúlachta, na postúlachta (e.g. comhartha postúlachta, a sign of self-importance)
What does “postúlacht” mean?
- self-importance
- The quality of acting as if you are more important than you really are.Also: conceit, pomposity, arrogance, pretentiousness.
Other Irish words for self-importance: mórchúis (self-importance)
“Postúlacht” with the article
Here is postúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Postúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using postúlacht, the Irish word for self-importance.
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Self-importance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-importance?
The Irish for self-importance is postúlacht (pronounced “POS-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce postúlacht in Irish?
Postúlacht is said like “POS-too-lukht” (IPA /ˈpˠɔsˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does postúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for postúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does postúlacht change to phostúlacht or bpostúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) postúlacht becomes mo phostúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpostúlacht (eclipsis).
Is postúlacht related to post, a job?
Yes, it comes from the adjective postúil, 'self-important', literally behaving as if you hold an important post.
How does postúlacht differ from bród?
Bród is pride, which can be positive, while postúlacht is always negative, meaning conceited self-importance.
