HeyRuaHow to say “attribute” in Irish
- Irish:
- aitreabúid
- English:
- attribute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-ruh-boodj” /ˈatʲɾʲəbuːdʲ/
- Plural:
- aitreabúidí (attributes)
- Genitive singular:
- aitreabúide, na haitreabúide (e.g. luach na haitreabúide, the value of the attribute)
- Genitive plural:
- aitreabúidí, na n-aitreabúidí (e.g. liosta na n-aitreabúidí, the list of attributes)
What does “aitreabúid” mean?
“Aitreabúid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- attribute
- A quality or characteristic that belongs to a person or thing.Also: quality, characteristic, trait, property.
1 other meaning:
- 2attribute
- In grammar or computing, a word or value that describes or qualifies something else.Also: attributive element, property.
“Aitreabúid” with the article
The plural of attribute in Irish is aitreabúidí. Here is aitreabúid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aitreabúid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aitreabúid, the Irish word for attribute.
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Attribute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attribute?
The Irish for attribute is aitreabúid (pronounced “AT-ruh-boodj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aitreabúidí.
How do you pronounce aitreabúid in Irish?
Aitreabúid is said like “AT-ruh-boodj” (IPA /ˈatʲɾʲəbuːdʲ/).
What is the plural of attribute in Irish?
The plural of aitreabúid is aitreabúidí; with the article, na haitreabúidí means “the attributes”. The genitive plural is aitreabúidí, as in liosta na n-aitreabúidí (the list of attributes).
Why does aitreabúid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aitreabúid (the attribute), a haitreabúid (her attribute), a n-aitreabúid (their attribute), na haitreabúidí (the attributes).
What is the difference between 'aitreabúid' and 'tréith'?
'Tréith' is the everyday word for a trait or characteristic, while 'aitreabúid' is more formal or technical, often used in grammar, philosophy and computing.
