HeyRuaHow to say “ace” in Irish
- Irish:
- ás
- English:
- ace, jot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “aws” /aːsˠ/
- Plural:
- ásanna (aces)
- Genitive singular:
- áis, an áis (e.g. luach an áis, the value of the ace)
- Genitive plural:
- ásanna, na n-ásanna (e.g. luach na n-ásanna, the value of the aces)
What does “ás” mean?
“Ás” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ace
- A playing card with a single mark, usually the highest card in the suit.Also: ace card, playing card.
1 other meaning: jot
- 2jot
- A tiny amount or bit of something, used mostly in negative sentences.Also: bit, whit, iota.
Other Irish words for ace: aon (ace)
“Ás” with the article
The plural of ace in Irish is ásanna. Here is ás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ás, the Irish word for ace.
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Ace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ace?
The Irish for ace is ás (pronounced “aws”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ásanna. Depending on context it can also mean jot.
How do you pronounce ás in Irish?
Ás is said like “aws” (IPA /aːsˠ/).
What is the plural of ace in Irish?
The plural of ás is ásanna; with the article, na hásanna means “the aces”. The genitive plural is ásanna, as in luach na n-ásanna (the value of the aces).
Does ás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ás can mean ace or jot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ás sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ás (the ace), a hás (her ace), a n-ás (their ace), na hásanna (the aces).
How do I say 'the ace' in Irish?
As a masculine noun beginning with a vowel it takes t-: an t-ás, for example an t-ás hart, the ace of hearts.
