HeyRuaHow to say “wealth” in Irish
- Irish:
- saibhreas
- English:
- wealth, richness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SEV-ris” /ˈsˠəivʲɾʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- saibhris, an tsaibhris (e.g. dáileadh an tsaibhris, the distribution of wealth)
What does “saibhreas” mean?
“Saibhreas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wealth
- A large amount of money, property or possessions.Also: riches, fortune, affluence.
“Saibhreas” with the article
Here is saibhreas after the article (an t-alt).
“Saibhreas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saibhreas, the Irish word for wealth.
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Wealth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wealth?
The Irish for wealth is saibhreas (pronounced “SEV-ris”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean richness.
How do you pronounce saibhreas in Irish?
Saibhreas is said like “SEV-ris” (IPA /ˈsˠəivʲɾʲəsˠ/).
Does saibhreas have a plural?
No plural form is given for saibhreas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does saibhreas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saibhreas can mean wealth or richness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does saibhreas change to shaibhreas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaibhreas. After ár (our) it stays ár saibhreas, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between saibhreas and rachmas?
Both mean wealth; saibhreas is the general everyday word and also means richness, while rachmas suggests great riches or opulence.
How do I say 'rich' as an adjective?
Use saibhir, for example 'fear saibhir' (a rich man); saibhreas is the noun.
