HeyRuaHow to say “alarm” in Irish
- Irish:
- aláram
- English:
- alarm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-LAW-rum” /əˈl̪ˠɑːɾˠəmˠ/
- Plural:
- aláraim (alarms)
- Genitive singular:
- aláraim, an aláraim (e.g. fuaim an aláraim, the sound of the alarm)
- Genitive plural:
- aláram, na n-aláram (e.g. córas aláram, alarm system)
What does “aláram” mean?
- alarm
- A device or signal that makes a loud sound to warn people or wake them up.Also: alarm clock, siren, warning signal.
Other Irish words for alarm: síréana (siren)
“Aláram” with the article
The plural of alarm in Irish is aláraim. Here is aláram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aláram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aláram, the Irish word for alarm.
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Alarm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alarm?
The Irish for alarm is aláram (pronounced “uh-LAW-rum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aláraim.
How do you pronounce aláram in Irish?
Aláram is said like “uh-LAW-rum” (IPA /əˈl̪ˠɑːɾˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of alarm in Irish?
The plural of aláram is aláraim; with the article, na haláraim means “the alarms”. The genitive plural is aláram, as in córas aláram (alarm system).
Why does aláram sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aláram (the alarm), a haláram (her alarm), a n-aláram (their alarm), na haláraim (the alarms).
How do I say 'alarm clock' in Irish?
Say 'clog aláraim', literally a clock of alarm.
Does 'aláram' mean alarm in the sense of fear?
Not usually; for fear or dismay use words like 'scanradh' or 'imní'. 'Aláram' is the warning device or signal.
