HeyRuaHow to say “anchorage” in Irish
- Irish:
- acarsóid
- English:
- anchorage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ur-sohj” /ˈakəɾˠsˠoːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- acarsóide, na hacarsóide (e.g. béal na hacarsóide, mouth of the anchorage)
What does “acarsóid” mean?
- anchorage
- A sheltered place where ships can anchor safely.Also: harbour, mooring place, roadstead.
“Acarsóid” with the article
Here is acarsóid after the article (an t-alt).
an acarsóid
the anchorage
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Acarsóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acarsóid, the Irish word for anchorage.
Tá acarsóid mhaith sa chuan sin.
There is a good anchorage in that bay.
Chuaigh an bád isteach san acarsóid.
The boat went into the anchorage.
Bhí an acarsóid lán de bháid iascaigh.
The anchorage was full of fishing boats.
D'fhanamar san acarsóid go maidin.
We stayed in the anchorage until morning.
Tá uisce domhain i lár na hacarsóide.
There is deep water in the middle of the anchorage.
Níl acarsóid shábháilte ar an gcósta seo.
There is no safe anchorage on this coast.
Fuaireamar foscadh in acarsóid bheag ar an oileán.
We found shelter in a small anchorage on the island.
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Anchorage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anchorage?
The Irish for anchorage is acarsóid (pronounced “AK-ur-sohj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce acarsóid in Irish?
Acarsóid is said like “AK-ur-sohj” (IPA /ˈakəɾˠsˠoːdʲ/).
Does acarsóid have a plural?
No plural form is given for acarsóid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does acarsóid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an acarsóid (the anchorage), a hacarsóid (her anchorage), a n-acarsóid (their anchorage).
What is the difference between acarsóid and ancaire?
An ancaire is the anchor itself, while an acarsóid is the place where a ship lies at anchor.
