HeyRuaHow to say “asteroid” in Irish
- Irish:
- astaróideach
- English:
- asteroid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-tuh-roe-jukh” /ˈasˠt̪ˠəɾˠoːdʲəx/
- Plural:
- astaróidigh (asteroids)
- Genitive singular:
- astaróidigh, an astaróidigh (e.g. fithis an astaróidigh, the orbit of the asteroid)
- Genitive plural:
- astaróideach, na n-astaróideach (e.g. crios na n-astaróideach, the asteroid belt)
What does “astaróideach” mean?
- asteroid
- A small rocky body that orbits the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.Also: minor planet, planetoid, space rock.
“Astaróideach” with the article
The plural of asteroid in Irish is astaróidigh. Here is astaróideach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Astaróideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using astaróideach, the Irish word for asteroid.
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Asteroid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asteroid?
The Irish for asteroid is astaróideach (pronounced “AS-tuh-roe-jukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is astaróidigh.
How do you pronounce astaróideach in Irish?
Astaróideach is said like “AS-tuh-roe-jukh” (IPA /ˈasˠt̪ˠəɾˠoːdʲəx/).
What is the plural of asteroid in Irish?
The plural of astaróideach is astaróidigh; with the article, na hastaróidigh means “the asteroids”. The genitive plural is astaróideach, as in crios na n-astaróideach (the asteroid belt).
Why does astaróideach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-astaróideach (the asteroid), a hastaróideach (her asteroid), a n-astaróideach (their asteroid), na hastaróidigh (the asteroids).
What is the difference between astaróideach and dreigít?
An astaróideach is an asteroid orbiting the sun, while a dreigít is a meteor, a streak of light from a body burning up in the atmosphere.
