HeyRuaHow to say “arena” in Irish
- Irish:
- airéine
- English:
- arena
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ay-nyuh” /ˈaɾʲeːnʲə/
- Plural:
- airéiní (arenas)
- Genitive singular:
- airéine, na hairéine (e.g. lár na hairéine, the middle of the arena)
- Genitive plural:
- airéiní, na n-airéiní (e.g. úinéirí na n-airéiní, the owners of the arenas)
What does “airéine” mean?
- arena
- A large enclosed area, often with seating around it, where sports, shows or contests take place.Also: stadium, amphitheatre, ring.
“Airéine” with the article
The plural of arena in Irish is airéiní. Here is airéine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Airéine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airéine, the Irish word for arena.
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Arena in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arena?
The Irish for arena is airéine (pronounced “AR-ay-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is airéiní.
How do you pronounce airéine in Irish?
Airéine is said like “AR-ay-nyuh” (IPA /ˈaɾʲeːnʲə/).
What is the plural of arena in Irish?
The plural of airéine is airéiní; with the article, na hairéiní means “the arenas”. The genitive plural is airéiní, as in úinéirí na n-airéiní (the owners of the arenas).
Why does airéine sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an airéine (the arena), a hairéine (her arena), a n-airéine (their arena), na hairéiní (the arenas).
What is the difference between 'airéine' and 'staid'?
'Staid' is a stadium, usually open-air for field sports, while 'airéine' is an arena, often indoor, used for concerts, shows and contests.
