HeyRuaHow to say “address” in Irish
- Irish:
- aitheasc
- English:
- address, exhortation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hask” /ˈahəsˠk/
- Plural:
- aithisc (addresses)
- Genitive singular:
- aithisc, an aithisc (e.g. téacs an aithisc, the text of the address)
- Genitive plural:
- aitheasc, na n-aitheasc (e.g. leabhar na n-aitheasc, the book of addresses)
What does “aitheasc” mean?
“Aitheasc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- address
- A formal speech given to an audience; also the verbal noun of the verb aitheasc, to address.Also: speech, oration, allocution.
1 other meaning: exhortation
- 2exhortation
- A speech urging or admonishing people, such as a homily or sermon.Also: homily, sermon, admonition.
Other Irish words for address: seoladh (address)
“Aitheasc” with the article
The plural of address in Irish is aithisc. Here is aitheasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aitheasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aitheasc, the Irish word for address.
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Address in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for address?
The Irish for address is aitheasc (pronounced “AH-hask”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aithisc. Depending on context it can also mean exhortation.
How do you pronounce aitheasc in Irish?
Aitheasc is said like “AH-hask” (IPA /ˈahəsˠk/).
What is the plural of address in Irish?
The plural of aitheasc is aithisc; with the article, na haithisc means “the addresses”. The genitive plural is aitheasc, as in leabhar na n-aitheasc (the book of addresses).
Does aitheasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aitheasc can mean address or exhortation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aitheasc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aitheasc (the address), a haitheasc (her address), a n-aitheasc (their address), na haithisc (the addresses).
What is the difference between aitheasc and óráid?
Both mean a speech, but óráid is the everyday word for a speech or oration, while aitheasc is more formal and can carry a sense of exhortation or a sermon.
Does aitheasc mean a postal address?
No, a postal address is seoladh. Aitheasc is only an address in the sense of a speech.
