HeyRuaHow to say “arch” in Irish
- Irish:
- áirse
- English:
- arch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWR-shuh” /ˈaːɾˠʃə/
- Plural:
- áirsí (arches)
- Genitive singular:
- áirse, na háirse (e.g. barr na háirse, the top of the arch)
- Genitive plural:
- áirsí, na n-áirsí (e.g. droichead na n-áirsí, the bridge of arches)
What does “áirse” mean?
- arch
- A curved structure spanning an opening, such as over a door, window or bridge.Also: archway, vault.
“Áirse” with the article
The plural of arch in Irish is áirsí. Here is áirse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áirse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áirse, the Irish word for arch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Arch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arch?
The Irish for arch is áirse (pronounced “AWR-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is áirsí.
How do you pronounce áirse in Irish?
Áirse is said like “AWR-shuh” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠʃə/).
What is the plural of arch in Irish?
The plural of áirse is áirsí; with the article, na háirsí means “the arches”. The genitive plural is áirsí, as in droichead na n-áirsí (the bridge of arches).
Why does áirse sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áirse (the arch), a háirse (her arch), a n-áirse (their arch), na háirsí (the arches).
What is the difference between 'áirse' and 'stua'?
Both can mean arch; 'áirse' is the usual everyday word, while 'stua' is more often used for an arc or a bow-shaped curve, as in 'stua ceatha' (rainbow).
