HeyRuaHow to say “basement” in Irish
- Irish:
- íoslach
- English:
- basement, lowland
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EES-lukh” /ˈiːsˠl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- íoslaigh (basements)
- Genitive singular:
- íoslaigh, an íoslaigh (e.g. doras an íoslaigh, the basement door)
- Genitive plural:
- íoslach, na n-íoslach (e.g. doirse na n-íoslach, the basement doors)
What does “íoslach” mean?
“Íoslach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- basement
- The lowest part of a building, partly or wholly below ground level.Also: cellar, lower ground floor, undercroft.
“Íoslach” with the article
The plural of basement in Irish is íoslaigh. Here is íoslach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Íoslach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íoslach, the Irish word for basement.
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Basement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basement?
The Irish for basement is íoslach (pronounced “EES-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is íoslaigh. Depending on context it can also mean lowland.
How do you pronounce íoslach in Irish?
Íoslach is said like “EES-lukh” (IPA /ˈiːsˠl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of basement in Irish?
The plural of íoslach is íoslaigh; with the article, na híoslaigh means “the basements”. The genitive plural is íoslach, as in doirse na n-íoslach (the basement doors).
Does íoslach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Íoslach can mean basement or lowland, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does íoslach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-íoslach (the basement), a híoslach (her basement), a n-íoslach (their basement), na híoslaigh (the basements).
What is the difference between íoslach and siléar?
Íoslach is a basement, a lower floor of a building, while siléar is a cellar, often used for storage such as wine.
