HeyRuaHow to say “alertness” in Irish
- Irish:
- airdeall
- English:
- alertness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-dyal” /ˈaːɾʲdʲəl̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- airdill, an airdill (e.g. staid airdill, state of alertness)
What does “airdeall” mean?
- alertness
- The state of being watchful and ready for danger or trouble.Also: watchfulness, vigilance, lookout, caution.
“Airdeall” with the article
Here is airdeall after the article (an t-alt).
“Airdeall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airdeall, the Irish word for alertness.
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Alertness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alertness?
The Irish for alertness is airdeall (pronounced “AR-dyal”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce airdeall in Irish?
Airdeall is said like “AR-dyal” (IPA /ˈaːɾʲdʲəl̪ˠ/).
Does airdeall have a plural?
No plural form is given for airdeall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does airdeall sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airdeall (the alertness), a hairdeall (her alertness), a n-airdeall (their alertness).
How do I say 'watch out' using airdeall?
Say 'Bí ar d'airdeall!' (to one person) or 'Bígí ar bhur n-airdeall!' (to several), meaning be on your guard.
What is the difference between airdeall and aire?
'Aire' is general attention or care, as in 'tabhair aire', while 'airdeall' stresses watchfulness against danger, as in 'ar d'airdeall'.
