HeyRuaHow to say “architecture” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailtireacht
- English:
- architecture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-tyir-akht” /ˈalʲtʲəɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ailtireachta, na hailtireachta (e.g. scoil ailtireachta, school of architecture)
What does “ailtireacht” mean?
- architecture
- The art and profession of designing buildings, or the style in which buildings are designed.Also: building design, architectural style.
“Ailtireacht” with the article
Here is ailtireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an ailtireacht
the architecture
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ailtireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailtireacht, the Irish word for architecture.
Tá suim mhór agam san ailtireacht.
I'm very interested in architecture.
Rinne mo dheirfiúr staidéar ar ailtireacht sa choláiste.
My sister studied architecture at college.
Is breá liom ailtireacht na seanchathrach.
I love the architecture of the old city.
Bhuaigh sé duais ailtireachta anuraidh.
He won an architecture prize last year.
Is gairm dheacair í an ailtireacht.
Architecture is a difficult profession.
Tá cáil ar an ailtireacht Ghotach sa tír sin.
Gothic architecture is famous in that country.
Ba mhaith liom post a fháil i gcomhlacht ailtireachta.
I'd like to get a job in an architecture firm.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Architecture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for architecture?
The Irish for architecture is ailtireacht (pronounced “AL-tyir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ailtireacht in Irish?
Ailtireacht is said like “AL-tyir-akht” (IPA /ˈalʲtʲəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does ailtireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ailtireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ailtireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ailtireacht (the architecture), a hailtireacht (her architecture), a n-ailtireacht (their architecture).
What is the word for an architect?
An architect is 'ailtire', and 'ailtireacht' is the profession or art of the architect.
