HeyRuaHow to say “archive” in Irish
- Irish:
- aircív
- English:
- archive, archive (computing)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-keev” /ˈaɾʲcıːvʲ/
- Plural:
- aircíví (archives)
- Genitive singular:
- aircíve, na haircíve (e.g. foireann na haircíve, the staff of the archive)
- Genitive plural:
- aircíví, na n-aircíví (e.g. bailiúcháin na n-aircíví, the collections of the archives)
What does “aircív” mean?
“Aircív” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- archive
- A collection of historical records or documents, or the place where such records are kept.Also: archives, records office, record collection.
1 other meaning: archive (computing)
- 2archive (computing)
- A file or store of digital data kept for backup or long-term storage.Also: archive, digital archive, archive file.
“Aircív” with the article
The plural of archive in Irish is aircíví. Here is aircív after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aircív” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aircív, the Irish word for archive.
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Archive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for archive?
The Irish for archive is aircív (pronounced “AR-keev”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aircíví. Depending on context it can also mean archive (computing).
How do you pronounce aircív in Irish?
Aircív is said like “AR-keev” (IPA /ˈaɾʲcıːvʲ/).
What is the plural of archive in Irish?
The plural of aircív is aircíví; with the article, na haircíví means “the archives”. The genitive plural is aircíví, as in bailiúcháin na n-aircíví (the collections of the archives).
Does aircív have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aircív can mean archive or archive (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aircív sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aircív (the archive), a haircív (her archive), a n-aircív (their archive), na haircíví (the archives).
What is the difference between 'aircív' and 'cartlann'?
'Cartlann' is the more established Irish word for an archive or record office, while 'aircív' is a borrowed form used especially for collections and in computing.
