HeyRuaHow to say “archetype” in Irish
- Irish:
- aircitíopa
- English:
- archetype
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-kit-ee-uh-puh” /ˈaɾʲcɪtʲiːəpə/
- Plural:
- aircitíopaí (archetypes)
- Genitive singular:
- aircitíopa, an aircitíopa (e.g. tréithe an aircitíopa, the characteristics of the archetype)
- Genitive plural:
- aircitíopaí, na n-aircitíopaí (e.g. staidéar na n-aircitíopaí, the study of archetypes)
What does “aircitíopa” mean?
- archetype
- An original model or typical example of which other things are copies or versions.Also: prototype, original model, typical example.
“Aircitíopa” with the article
The plural of archetype in Irish is aircitíopaí. Here is aircitíopa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aircitíopa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aircitíopa, the Irish word for archetype.
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Archetype in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for archetype?
The Irish for archetype is aircitíopa (pronounced “AR-kit-ee-uh-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aircitíopaí.
How do you pronounce aircitíopa in Irish?
Aircitíopa is said like “AR-kit-ee-uh-puh” (IPA /ˈaɾʲcɪtʲiːəpə/).
What is the plural of archetype in Irish?
The plural of aircitíopa is aircitíopaí; with the article, na haircitíopaí means “the archetypes”. The genitive plural is aircitíopaí, as in staidéar na n-aircitíopaí (the study of archetypes).
Why does aircitíopa sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aircitíopa (the archetype), a haircitíopa (her archetype), a n-aircitíopa (their archetype), na haircitíopaí (the archetypes).
Is 'aircitíopa' the same as 'prototíopa'?
Not quite: 'aircitíopa' is an archetype, a universal original pattern, especially in literature or psychology, while 'prototíopa' is a prototype, a first working model of something.
