HeyRuaHow to say “aristocrat” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaslathaí
- English:
- aristocrat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uhs-la-hee” /ˈuəsˌl̪ˠahiː/
- Plural:
- uaslathaithe (aristocrats)
- Genitive singular:
- uaslathaí, an uaslathaí (e.g. teach an uaslathaí, the aristocrat's house)
- Genitive plural:
- uaslathaithe, na n-uaslathaithe (e.g. saol na n-uaslathaithe, the life of the aristocrats)
What does “uaslathaí” mean?
- aristocrat
- A member of the aristocracy, a person of noble birth and high social rank.Also: noble, nobleman, patrician.
“Uaslathaí” with the article
The plural of aristocrat in Irish is uaslathaithe. Here is uaslathaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaslathaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaslathaí, the Irish word for aristocrat.
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Aristocrat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aristocrat?
The Irish for aristocrat is uaslathaí (pronounced “OO-uhs-la-hee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uaslathaithe.
How do you pronounce uaslathaí in Irish?
Uaslathaí is said like “OO-uhs-la-hee” (IPA /ˈuəsˌl̪ˠahiː/).
What is the plural of aristocrat in Irish?
The plural of uaslathaí is uaslathaithe; with the article, na huaslathaithe means “the aristocrats”. The genitive plural is uaslathaithe, as in saol na n-uaslathaithe (the life of the aristocrats).
Why does uaslathaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uaslathaí (the aristocrat), a huaslathaí (her aristocrat), a n-uaslathaí (their aristocrat), na huaslathaithe (the aristocrats).
What is the difference between 'uaslathaí' and 'uaslathas'?
'Uaslathaí' is an individual aristocrat, while 'uaslathas' means aristocracy, the system or the class as a whole.
