HeyRuaHow to say “Antarctica” in Irish
- Irish:
- Antartaice
- English:
- Antarctica
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-tar-tik-yuh” /ˈantˠəɾˠt̪ˠəcə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Antartaice (e.g. oighear na hAntartaice, the ice of Antarctica)
What does “Antartaice” mean?
- Antarctica
- The cold continent at the far south of the world, around the South Pole.Also: Antarctic, South Pole continent.
“Antartaice” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Antartaice, the Irish word for Antarctica.
Tá an Antartaice an-fhuar ar fad.
Antarctica is extremely cold.
Ní chónaíonn mórán daoine san Antartaice.
Not many people live in Antarctica.
Chonaic sé piongainí san Antartaice anuraidh.
He saw penguins in Antarctica last year.
Tá oighear na hAntartaice ag leá.
The ice of Antarctica is melting.
Is mór an mhór-roinn í an Antartaice.
Antarctica is a large continent.
Ba mhaith liom taisteal go dtí an Antartaice.
I would like to travel to Antarctica.
Bíonn eolaithe ag obair ar chósta na hAntartaice.
Scientists work on the coast of Antarctica.
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Antarctica in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Antarctica?
The Irish for Antarctica is Antartaice (pronounced “AN-tar-tik-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Antartaice in Irish?
Antartaice is said like “AN-tar-tik-yuh” (IPA /ˈantˠəɾˠt̪ˠəcə/).
Does Antartaice have a plural?
No. Antartaice is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why is it 'na hAntartaice' in some phrases?
Antartaice is feminine and usually takes the article, so in the genitive it becomes 'na hAntartaice', as in 'oighear na hAntartaice'.
What is the Irish for the Arctic?
The Arctic is 'an tArtach', while Antarctica is 'an Antartaice'; the adjective 'Antartach' means Antarctic.
