HeyRuaHow to say “antiquity” in Irish
- Irish:
- ársaíocht
- English:
- antiquity, archaism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWR-shee-ukht” /ˈaːrˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ársaíochta, na hársaíochta (e.g. lucht na hársaíochta, antiquarians)
What does “ársaíocht” mean?
“Ársaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- antiquity
- The quality of being very old, or ancient times long past.Also: ancientness, great age, ancient times.
1 other meaning: archaism
- 2archaism
- An old-fashioned word, form or usage that belongs to an earlier period of the language.Also: archaic usage, old-fashioned form.
“Ársaíocht” with the article
Here is ársaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ársaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ársaíocht, the Irish word for antiquity.
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Antiquity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antiquity?
The Irish for antiquity is ársaíocht (pronounced “AWR-shee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean archaism.
How do you pronounce ársaíocht in Irish?
Ársaíocht is said like “AWR-shee-ukht” (IPA /ˈaːrˠsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ársaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ársaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ársaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ársaíocht can mean antiquity or archaism, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ársaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ársaíocht (the antiquity), a hársaíocht (her antiquity), a n-ársaíocht (their antiquity).
What is the difference between 'ársaíocht' and 'seandacht'?
'Ársaíocht' stresses great age or ancientness, while 'seandacht' is often used for antiquities as objects and for archaeology-related study, as in 'seandálaíocht'.
