HeyRuaHow to say “Arctic” in Irish
- Irish:
- Artach
- English:
- Arctic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-tukh” /ˈaɾˠt̪ˠəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Artaigh, an Artaigh (e.g. oighear an Artaigh, the ice of the Arctic)
What does “Artach” mean?
- Arctic
- The region around the North Pole, north of the Arctic Circle.Also: the Arctic, Arctic region, North Pole region.
“Artach” with the article
Here is Artach after the article (an t-alt).
an tArtach
the Arctic
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Artach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Artach, the Irish word for Arctic.
Tá an tArtach an-fhuar i rith na bliana.
The Arctic is very cold all year round.
Ba mhaith liom cuairt a thabhairt ar an Artach.
I would like to visit the Arctic.
Tá oighear an Artaigh ag leá go tapa.
The Arctic ice is melting fast.
Maireann béir bhána san Artach.
Polar bears live in the Arctic.
Chonaic sé na soilse thuaidh san Artach.
He saw the northern lights in the Arctic.
Is iomaí taiscéalaí a chuaigh go dtí an tArtach.
Many explorers went to the Arctic.
Tá aeráid an Artaigh ag athrú.
The climate of the Arctic is changing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Arctic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Arctic?
The Irish for Arctic is Artach (pronounced “AR-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Artach in Irish?
Artach is said like “AR-tukh” (IPA /ˈaɾˠt̪ˠəx/).
Does Artach have a plural?
No. Artach is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Artach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tArtach (the Arctic), a hArtach (her Arctic), a nArtach (their Arctic).
Does 'Artach' take the article?
Yes, it is usually used with the article: an tArtach, san Artach, oighear an Artaigh.
What is the word for the Antarctic?
The Antarctic is an tAntartach, built the same way as an tArtach.
