HeyRuaHow to say “architect” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailtire
- English:
- architect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-tchir-uh” /ˈalʲtʲəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- ailtirí (architects)
- Genitive singular:
- ailtire, an ailtire (e.g. oifig an ailtire, the architect's office)
- Genitive plural:
- ailtirí, na n-ailtirí (e.g. cumann na n-ailtirí, the association of architects)
What does “ailtire” mean?
- architect
- A person whose job is to design buildings and plan their construction.Also: building designer, designer.
“Ailtire” with the article
The plural of architect in Irish is ailtirí. Here is ailtire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ailtire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailtire, the Irish word for architect.
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Architect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for architect?
The Irish for architect is ailtire (pronounced “AL-tchir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ailtirí.
How do you pronounce ailtire in Irish?
Ailtire is said like “AL-tchir-uh” (IPA /ˈalʲtʲəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of architect in Irish?
The plural of ailtire is ailtirí; with the article, na hailtirí means “the architects”. The genitive plural is ailtirí, as in cumann na n-ailtirí (the association of architects).
Why does ailtire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ailtire (the architect), a hailtire (her architect), a n-ailtire (their architect), na hailtirí (the architects).
What is the Irish for architecture?
Architecture is 'ailtireacht', formed from 'ailtire', for example 'ag staidéar ailtireachta' means studying architecture.
How do I say someone is an architect?
Use 'Is ailtire é' or 'Tá sé ina ailtire', for example 'Is ailtire í Máire'.
