HeyRuaHow to say “article” in Irish
- Irish:
- alt
- English:
- article, joint, section, article (grammar)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “alt” /al̪ˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ailt (articles)
- Genitive singular:
- ailt, an ailt (e.g. teideal an ailt, the title of the article)
- Genitive plural:
- alt, na n-alt (e.g. bailiúchán na n-alt, the collection of articles)
What does “alt” mean?
“Alt” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- article
- A piece of writing on a subject in a newspaper, magazine or journal.Also: newspaper article, essay, piece.
3 other meanings: joint or section or article (grammar)
- 2joint
- A place in the body where two bones meet, such as a knuckle or knee.Also: knuckle, articulation.
- 3section
- A numbered section, clause or paragraph of a legal act or document.Also: clause, paragraph, article.
- 4article (grammar)
- The grammatical word 'an' or 'na' placed before a noun, the definite article.Also: article, definite article.
Other Irish words for article: airteagal (article), earra (article)
“Alt” with the article
The plural of article in Irish is ailt. Here is alt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Alt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alt, the Irish word for article.
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Article in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for article?
The Irish for article is alt (pronounced “alt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ailt. Depending on context it can also mean joint or section or article (grammar).
How do you pronounce alt in Irish?
Alt is said like “alt” (IPA /al̪ˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of article in Irish?
The plural of alt is ailt; with the article, na hailt means “the articles”. The genitive plural is alt, as in bailiúchán na n-alt (the collection of articles).
Does alt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Alt can mean article, joint, section or article (grammar), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does alt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-alt (the article), a halt (her article), a n-alt (their article), na hailt (the articles).
What does 'as alt' mean?
'As alt' means dislocated or out of joint, as in 'chuir mé mo ghualainn as alt', and figuratively out of order: 'tá rud éigin as alt'.
