HeyRuaHow to say “arrangement” in Irish
- Irish:
- eagar
- English:
- arrangement, edition, array
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ur” /ˈaɡəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- eagair (arrangements)
- Genitive singular:
- eagair, an eagair (e.g. cur an eagair, the arranging)
- Genitive plural:
- eagar, na n-eagar (e.g. socrú na n-eagar, the setting of the arrangements)
What does “eagar” mean?
“Eagar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- arrangement
- The way things are set out or put in order.Also: order, setup, array.
2 other meanings: edition or array
“Eagar” with the article
The plural of arrangement in Irish is eagair. Here is eagar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eagar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eagar, the Irish word for arrangement.
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Arrangement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arrangement?
The Irish for arrangement is eagar (pronounced “AG-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eagair. Depending on context it can also mean edition or array.
How do you pronounce eagar in Irish?
Eagar is said like “AG-ur” (IPA /ˈaɡəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of arrangement in Irish?
The plural of eagar is eagair; with the article, na heagair means “the arrangements”. The genitive plural is eagar, as in socrú na n-eagar (the setting of the arrangements).
Does eagar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eagar can mean arrangement, edition or array, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eagar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eagar (the arrangement), a heagar (her arrangement), a n-eagar (their arrangement), na heagair (the arrangements).
How do I say 'to edit' a book?
Use 'cuir in eagar', for example 'chuir sé an leabhar in eagar', he edited the book. An editor is 'eagarthóir'.
How do I say something is well organised?
Say 'tá eagar maith air', or 'cuir eagar ar' to mean put in order.
