HeyRuaHow to say “beauty” in Irish
- Irish:
- áille
- English:
- beauty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWL-yuh” /ˈaːlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- áille, na háille (e.g. duais na háille, the prize for beauty)
What does “áille” mean?
- beauty
- The quality of being beautiful or lovely to look at.Also: loveliness, prettiness, beautifulness.
Other Irish words for beauty: maise (adornment), áilleacht (beauty), gnaoi (beauty)
“Áille” with the article
Here is áille after the article (an t-alt).
“Áille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áille, the Irish word for beauty.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Beauty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beauty?
The Irish for beauty is áille (pronounced “AWL-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce áille in Irish?
Áille is said like “AWL-yuh” (IPA /ˈaːlʲə/).
Does áille have a plural?
No plural form is given for áille in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does áille sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áille (the beauty), a háille (her beauty), a n-áille (their beauty).
What is the difference between 'áille' and 'áilleacht'?
Both mean beauty; 'áilleacht' is the more usual everyday noun, while 'áille' is more literary and also serves as the comparative form of 'álainn', as in 'níos áille' (more beautiful).
