HeyRuaHow to say “adventure” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachtra
- English:
- adventure, incident, tale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-truh” /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- eachtraí (adventures)
- Genitive singular:
- eachtra, na heachtra (e.g. tar éis na heachtra, after the incident)
- Genitive plural:
- eachtraí, na n-eachtraí (e.g. scéal na n-eachtraí, the story of the adventures)
What does “eachtra” mean?
“Eachtra” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- adventure
- An exciting or unusual experience, especially one involving travel or risk.Also: exploit, experience.
2 other meanings: incident or tale
- 2incident
- Something that happens, especially a single notable event or occurrence.Also: event, occurrence, episode, affair.
- 3tale
- A story or account of adventures, especially in traditional literature.Also: story, adventure story, narrative.
“Eachtra” with the article
The plural of adventure in Irish is eachtraí. Here is eachtra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eachtra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachtra, the Irish word for adventure.
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Adventure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adventure?
The Irish for adventure is eachtra (pronounced “AKH-truh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eachtraí. Depending on context it can also mean incident or tale.
How do you pronounce eachtra in Irish?
Eachtra is said like “AKH-truh” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of adventure in Irish?
The plural of eachtra is eachtraí; with the article, na heachtraí means “the adventures”. The genitive plural is eachtraí, as in scéal na n-eachtraí (the story of the adventures).
Does eachtra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eachtra can mean adventure, incident or tale, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eachtra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eachtra (the adventure), a heachtra (her adventure), a n-eachtra (their adventure), na heachtraí (the adventures).
Is 'eachtra' the same as 'eachtrach'?
No. 'Eachtra' is a noun meaning adventure or incident, while 'eachtrach' is an adjective meaning external or foreign, as in 'gnóthaí eachtracha' (foreign affairs).
How do I say 'adventure story' in Irish?
Use 'scéal eachtraíochta', or simply 'eachtra' in the literary sense, as in the medieval tales called 'eachtraí'.
