HeyRuaHow to say “acre” in Irish
- Irish:
- acra
- English:
- acre, plot of land
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ruh” /ˈakɾˠə/
- Plural:
- acraí (acres)
- Genitive singular:
- acra, an acra (e.g. luach an acra, the value of the acre)
- Genitive plural:
- acraí, na n-acraí (e.g. luach na n-acraí, the value of the acres)
What does “acra” mean?
“Acra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- acre
- A unit of land area, about 4,047 square metres, used especially for measuring farmland.Also: acre of land, land measure.
1 other meaning: plot of land
- 2plot of land
- Used loosely for a piece of land or a field, as in owning a few acres.Also: land, holding.
“Acra” with the article
The plural of acre in Irish is acraí. Here is acra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Acra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acra, the Irish word for acre.
Other nouns in Irish
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Acre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acre?
The Irish for acre is acra (pronounced “AK-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is acraí. Depending on context it can also mean plot of land.
How do you pronounce acra in Irish?
Acra is said like “AK-ruh” (IPA /ˈakɾˠə/).
What is the plural of acre in Irish?
The plural of acra is acraí; with the article, na hacraí means “the acres”. The genitive plural is acraí, as in luach na n-acraí (the value of the acres).
Does acra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Acra can mean acre or plot of land, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does acra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-acra (the acre), a hacra (her acre), a n-acra (their acre), na hacraí (the acres).
What form follows numbers with 'acra'?
Numbers take the singular: trí acra, fiche acra, so 'acraí' is used mainly without a number, as in na hacraí go léir.
Is 'acra' the same as 'heicteár'?
No, acra is an acre, while heicteár is a hectare, roughly two and a half acres.
