HeyRuaHow to say “avatar” in Irish
- Irish:
- abhatár
- English:
- avatar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-vuh-tawr” /ˈəuətˠaːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- abhatáranna (avatars)
- Genitive singular:
- abhatár, an abhatár (e.g. íomhá an abhatár, the avatar's image)
- Genitive plural:
- abhatáranna, na n-abhatáranna (e.g. rogha na n-abhatáranna, the choice of avatars)
What does “abhatár” mean?
- avatar
- A picture or figure that represents a person online, in a game or on a computer.Also: profile picture, online character, icon.
“Abhatár” with the article
The plural of avatar in Irish is abhatáranna. Here is abhatár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Abhatár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using abhatár, the Irish word for avatar.
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Avatar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for avatar?
The Irish for avatar is abhatár (pronounced “AW-vuh-tawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is abhatáranna.
How do you pronounce abhatár in Irish?
Abhatár is said like “AW-vuh-tawr” (IPA /ˈəuətˠaːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of avatar in Irish?
The plural of abhatár is abhatáranna; with the article, na habhatáranna means “the avatars”. The genitive plural is abhatáranna, as in rogha na n-abhatáranna (the choice of avatars).
Why does abhatár sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-abhatár (the avatar), a habhatár (her avatar), a n-abhatár (their avatar), na habhatáranna (the avatars).
Is 'abhatár' used in the religious sense of avatar?
In modern use 'abhatár' is mainly a computing term for an online image or character; for the Hindu sense, 'ionchollú' (incarnation) is often clearer.
