HeyRuaHow to say “armour” in Irish
- Irish:
- armúr
- English:
- armour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-moor” /ˈaɾˠəmˠuːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- armúir, an armúir (e.g. meáchan an armúir, the weight of the armour)
What does “armúr” mean?
- armour
- Protective metal covering worn by soldiers or fitted to vehicles and ships.Also: armor, body armour, plating, protective covering.
“Armúr” with the article
Here is armúr after the article (an t-alt).
an t-armúr
the armour
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Armúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using armúr, the Irish word for armour.
Bhí armúr trom ar an ridire.
The knight wore heavy armour.
Chuir na saighdiúirí an t-armúr orthu.
The soldiers put on the armour.
Bhí meáchan an armúir ag cur air.
The weight of the armour was bothering him.
Tá armúr láidir ar an tanc sin.
That tank has strong armour.
Chonaic mé armúr sa mhúsaem inné.
I saw armour in the museum yesterday.
Ní raibh armúr ar bith ar an long.
The ship had no armour at all.
Rinne an gabha armúr don taoiseach.
The smith made armour for the chieftain.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Armour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for armour?
The Irish for armour is armúr (pronounced “AR-uh-moor”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce armúr in Irish?
Armúr is said like “AR-uh-moor” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəmˠuːɾˠ/).
Does armúr have a plural?
No plural form is given for armúr in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does armúr sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-armúr (the armour), a harmúr (her armour), a n-armúr (their armour).
What is the difference between 'armúr' and 'lúireach'?
'Armúr' is armour in general, including on vehicles, while 'lúireach' is a breastplate or coat of mail worn on the body.
