HeyRuaHow to say “Antrim” in Irish
- Irish:
- Aontroim
- English:
- Antrim
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-trim” /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəmʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- Aontroma (e.g. Contae Aontroma, County Antrim)
What does “Aontroim” mean?
- Antrim
- Antrim, a county in the north-east of Northern Ireland, and also the town of the same name in that county.Also: County Antrim, Antrim town.
“Aontroim” as a county: Antrim
A county name changes shape depending on what comes before it. These are the three shapes you will meet most.
“Aontroim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Aontroim, the Irish word for Antrim.
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Antrim in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Antrim?
The Irish for Antrim is Aontroim (pronounced “AYN-trim”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Aontroim in Irish?
Aontroim is said like “AYN-trim” (IPA /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəmʲ/).
Does Aontroim have a plural?
No. Aontroim is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say 'County Antrim' in Irish?
Use the genitive: Contae Aontroma. The same form appears in phrases like foireann Aontroma, 'the Antrim team'.
Does Aontroim take the article?
No, it is used without the article: in Aontroim 'in Antrim', go hAontroim 'to Antrim'.
How do you say “I am from Antrim” in Irish?
Is as Aontroim mé. To say you are from there originally: Is as Aontroim ó dhúchas mé.
How do you say “I live in Antrim” in Irish?
Tá cónaí orm in Aontroim. In the county: Tá mé i mo chónaí i gContae Aontroma.
What is County Antrim in Irish?
Contae Aontroma. The name changes after Contae, and after muintir too: muintir Aontroma, the people of Antrim.
