HeyRuaHow to say “wealthy” in Irish
- Irish:
- rachmasach
- English:
- wealthy, capitalist
- Word type:
- adjective
- Wealthier:
- níos rachmasaí
- Wealthiest:
- is rachmasaí
- Plural:
- rachmasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “RAKH-ma-sakh” /ˈɾˠaxəmˠəsˠəx/
What does “rachmasach” mean?
“Rachmasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wealthy
- Having a great deal of money or possessions.Also: rich, affluent, well-off, prosperous.
1 other meaning: capitalist
- 2capitalist
- Relating to capitalism or to capitalists.Also: capitalistic.
Other Irish adjectives for wealthy: saibhir (rich)
“Rachmasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is rachmasach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, rachmasacha.
Wealthier, wealthiest, very wealthy
Tá an tír seo níos rachmasaí ná riamh. This country is wealthier than ever.
| wealthier | níos rachmasaí | in the past tense: ní ba rachmasaí |
|---|---|---|
| wealthiest | is rachmasaí | in the past tense: ba rachmasaí |
| as wealthy as | chomh rachmasach le | no change after chomh |
| very wealthy | an-rachmasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too wealthy | rórachmasach | ró- lenites |
“Rachmasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Wealthy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wealthy?
The Irish for wealthy is rachmasach (pronounced “RAKH-ma-sakh”). It comes after the noun: fear rachmasach, a wealthy man; bean rachmasach, a wealthy woman.
How do you say wealthier and wealthiest in Irish?
níos rachmasaí is wealthier and is rachmasaí is wealthiest. In the past tense they become ní ba rachmasaí and ba rachmasaí.
What is the plural of rachmasach?
With a plural noun rachmasach becomes rachmasacha: fir rachmasacha, mná rachmasacha.
How do you say very wealthy in Irish?
an-rachmasach. Too wealthy is rórachmasach, and as wealthy as is chomh rachmasach le.
Does rachmasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rachmasach can mean wealthy or capitalist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between rachmasach and saibhir?
Saibhir is the everyday word for rich, while rachmasach is more formal and suggests great wealth or links to rachmas, capital.
