Alias in Irish (Ailias): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for alias?

The Irish for alias is ailias (pronounced “AL-ee-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ailiasanna.

Q: What is the plural of alias in Irish?

The plural of ailias is ailiasanna; with the article, na hailiasanna means “the aliases”. The genitive plural is ailiasanna, as in liosta na n-ailiasanna (the list of the aliases).

How to say “alias” in Irish

Irish:: ailias
English:: alias
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “AL-ee-us” /ˈalʲiəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: ailiasanna (aliases)
Genitive singular:: ailias, an ailias (e.g. úsáid an ailias, use of the alias)
Genitive plural:: ailiasanna, na n-ailiasanna (e.g. liosta na n-ailiasanna, the list of the aliases)

What does “ailias” mean?

alias: An assumed or alternative name that a person uses instead of their real name.Also: assumed name, false name, pseudonym.

“Ailias” with the article

The plural of alias in Irish is ailiasanna. Here is ailias after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-ailias

the alias

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hailiasanna

the aliases

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ailias” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ailias, the Irish word for alias.

Bhí ailias aige nuair a bhí sé i Londain.

He had an alias when he was in London.

Níor aithin na gardaí an t-ailias sin.

The guards didn't recognise that alias.

Thaistil sí faoi ailias ar feadh blianta.

She travelled under an alias for years.

Bhí go leor ailiasanna ag an gcoirpeach.

The criminal had many aliases.

Ní hé sin a fhíorainm, is ailias é.

That isn't his real name, it's an alias.

Fuarthas pas faoi ainm an ailias ina mhála.

A passport in the alias's name was found in his bag.

Scríobh sé an leabhar faoi ailias.

He wrote the book under an alias.

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Alias in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for alias?

The Irish for alias is ailias (pronounced “AL-ee-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ailiasanna.

How do you pronounce ailias in Irish?

Ailias is said like “AL-ee-us” (IPA /ˈalʲiəsˠ/).

What is the plural of alias in Irish?

The plural of ailias is ailiasanna; with the article, na hailiasanna means “the aliases”. The genitive plural is ailiasanna, as in liosta na n-ailiasanna (the list of the aliases).

Why does ailias sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ailias (the alias), a hailias (her alias), a n-ailias (their alias), na hailiasanna (the aliases).

How is 'ailias' different from 'leasainm'?

'Ailias' is an assumed name used to hide identity, while 'leasainm' is a nickname given affectionately or jokingly.

Alias in Irish (Ailias): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage