Archive in Irish (Cartlann): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for archive?

The Irish for archive is cartlann (pronounced “KAR-tlun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cartlanna. Depending on context it can also mean archive (digital).

Q: What is the plural of archive in Irish?

The plural of cartlann is cartlanna; with the article, na cartlanna means “the archives”. The genitive plural is cartlann, as in líonra na gcartlann (the network of archives).

Q: Does cartlann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cartlann can mean archive or archive (digital), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “archive” in Irish

Irish:: cartlann
English:: archive, archive (digital)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KAR-tlun” /ˈkaɾˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: cartlanna (archives)
Genitive singular:: cartlainne, na cartlainne (e.g. foireann na cartlainne, the staff of the archive)
Genitive plural:: cartlann, na gcartlann (e.g. líonra na gcartlann, the network of archives)

What does “cartlann” mean?

“Cartlann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

archive: A place or collection where historical records and documents are kept.Also: archives, record office, repository.

1 other meaning: archive (digital)

2archive (digital): A stored collection of files, recordings or data, for example of a broadcaster or website.Also: archive, digital archive, file archive.

“Cartlann” with the article

The plural of archive in Irish is cartlanna. Here is cartlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chartlann

the archive

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na cartlanna

the archives

Plural: no change after na

“Cartlann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cartlann, the Irish word for archive.

Tá cartlann mhór ag an ollscoil.

The university has a large archive.

Chaith sí an lá sa chartlann.

She spent the day in the archive.

Fuair mé an litir i gcartlann an chontae.

I found the letter in the county archive.

Tá doirse na cartlainne dúnta inniu.

The archive's doors are closed today.

Thug sé cuairt ar chartlanna éagsúla.

He visited various archives.

Tá an seanchlár ar fáil sa chartlann ar líne.

The old programme is available in the online archive.

Oibríonn m'athair sa Chartlann Náisiúnta.

My father works in the National Archives.

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Archive in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for archive?

The Irish for archive is cartlann (pronounced “KAR-tlun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cartlanna. Depending on context it can also mean archive (digital).

How do you pronounce cartlann in Irish?

Cartlann is said like “KAR-tlun” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of archive in Irish?

The plural of cartlann is cartlanna; with the article, na cartlanna means “the archives”. The genitive plural is cartlann, as in líonra na gcartlann (the network of archives).

Does cartlann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cartlann can mean archive or archive (digital), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cartlann change to chartlann or gcartlann?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cartlann becomes mo chartlann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcartlann (eclipsis).

What is the difference between cartlann and leabharlann?

A cartlann stores records and documents for preservation, while a leabharlann is a library that lends books.

Archive in Irish (Cartlann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage