HeyRuaHow to say “wealth” in Irish
- Irish:
- rachmas
- English:
- wealth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAKH-muss” /ˈɾˠaxəmˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- rachmais, an rachmais (e.g. lucht an rachmais, the wealthy, the moneyed class)
What does “rachmas” mean?
- wealth
- A large amount of money, property or possessions; riches.Also: riches, affluence, capital, plenty.
Other Irish words for wealth: saibhreas (wealth), rathúnas (prosperity)
“Rachmas” with the article
Here is rachmas after the article (an t-alt).
an rachmas
the wealth
No change after an
“Rachmas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rachmas, the Irish word for wealth.
Tá na meáin chumarsáide i seilbh lucht an rachmais.
The media are owned by the rich.
Ní thugann rachmas sonas duit i gcónaí.
Wealth doesn't always bring you happiness.
Rinne sé a rachmas as tithe a thógáil.
He made his fortune building houses.
Tá an rachmas roinnte go míchothrom sa tír.
Wealth is unequally shared in the country.
Bhí rachmas mór ag an teaghlach sin tráth.
That family once had great wealth.
Ba mhaith leo cáin ar rachmas a thabhairt isteach.
They want to introduce a wealth tax.
Níor chuir a rachmas aon athrú air.
His wealth didn't change him at all.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Wealth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wealth?
The Irish for wealth is rachmas (pronounced “RAKH-muss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce rachmas in Irish?
Rachmas is said like “RAKH-muss” (IPA /ˈɾˠaxəmˠəsˠ/).
Does rachmas have a plural?
No plural form is given for rachmas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'rachmas' and 'saibhreas'?
Both mean wealth; 'saibhreas' is the more general everyday word and can be figurative, while 'rachmas' often suggests material riches or capital, as in 'lucht an rachmais'.
