HeyRuaHow to say “alien” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachtrán
- English:
- alien
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-trawn” /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- eachtráin (aliens)
- Genitive singular:
- eachtráin, an eachtráin (e.g. cearta an eachtráin, the rights of the alien)
- Genitive plural:
- eachtrán, na n-eachtrán (e.g. líon na n-eachtrán, the number of aliens)
What does “eachtrán” mean?
“Eachtrán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- alien
- A foreigner or a person who is not a citizen of the country they live in.Also: foreigner, stranger, non-national.
1 other meaning:
- 2alien
- A being from another planet, as in science fiction.Also: extraterrestrial, space alien.
Other Irish words for alien: gallda (foreign), eachtrannach (foreign), iasachtach (foreign)
“Eachtrán” with the article
The plural of alien in Irish is eachtráin. Here is eachtrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eachtrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachtrán, the Irish word for alien.
Other nouns in Irish
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Alien in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alien?
The Irish for alien is eachtrán (pronounced “AKH-trawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eachtráin.
How do you pronounce eachtrán in Irish?
Eachtrán is said like “AKH-trawn” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of alien in Irish?
The plural of eachtrán is eachtráin; with the article, na heachtráin means “the aliens”. The genitive plural is eachtrán, as in líon na n-eachtrán (the number of aliens).
Why does eachtrán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eachtrán (the alien), a heachtrán (her alien), a n-eachtrán (their alien), na heachtráin (the aliens).
What is the difference between 'eachtrán' and 'eachtra'?
'Eachtrán' means an alien or foreigner, while 'eachtra' means an adventure or incident; the words look similar but differ in meaning.
Is 'eachtrannach' the same as 'eachtrán'?
'Eachtrannach' is also used as a noun and adjective for a foreigner or alien, and is common in legal and official language.
