Article in Irish (Earra): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for article?

The Irish for article is earra (pronounced “AR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is earraí. Depending on context it can also mean goods.

Q: What is the plural of article in Irish?

The plural of earra is earraí; with the article, na hearraí means “the articles”. The genitive plural is earraí, as in liosta na n-earraí (the list of goods).

Q: Does earra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Earra can mean article or goods, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “article” in Irish

Irish:: earra
English:: article, goods
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “AR-uh” /ˈaɾˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: earraí (articles)
Genitive singular:: earra, an earra (e.g. praghas an earra, the price of the article)
Genitive plural:: earraí, na n-earraí (e.g. liosta na n-earraí, the list of goods)

What does “earra” mean?

“Earra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

article: A single item or product that is made or sold.Also: item, product, commodity.

1 other meaning: goods

2goods: In the plural, things that are produced, bought and sold; merchandise.Also: merchandise, wares, commodities.

Other Irish words for article: alt (article), airteagal (article)

“Earra” with the article

The plural of article in Irish is earraí. Here is earra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-earra

the article

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hearraí

the articles

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Earra” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using earra, the Irish word for article.

Cheannaigh mé earra nua sa siopa inné.

I bought a new item in the shop yesterday.

Bhí an t-earra sin ródhaor dom.

That item was too expensive for me.

Cén praghas atá ar an earra seo?

What price is this item?

Tá na hearraí go léir ar lascaine inniu.

All the goods are on discount today.

Seolfar na hearraí chugat amárach.

The goods will be sent to you tomorrow.

Tá cáilíocht an earra an-mhaith.

The quality of the product is very good.

Díolann siad earraí leictreacha sa siopa sin.

They sell electrical goods in that shop.

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Article in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for article?

The Irish for article is earra (pronounced “AR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is earraí. Depending on context it can also mean goods.

How do you pronounce earra in Irish?

Earra is said like “AR-uh” (IPA /ˈaɾˠə/).

What is the plural of article in Irish?

The plural of earra is earraí; with the article, na hearraí means “the articles”. The genitive plural is earraí, as in liosta na n-earraí (the list of goods).

Does earra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Earra can mean article or goods, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does earra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-earra (the article), a hearra (her article), a n-earra (their article), na hearraí (the articles).

What is the difference between 'earra' and 'táirge'?

'Earra' is an item or article for sale, often used in the plural 'earraí' for goods, while 'táirge' means a product, something produced. They overlap a lot in everyday use.

How do you say software and hardware in Irish?

Software is 'bogearraí' and hardware is 'crua-earraí', both built on 'earra'.

Article in Irish (Earra): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage