HeyRuaHow to say “block of flats” in Irish
- Irish:
- áraslann
- English:
- block of flats, mansion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-ruhs-luhn” /ˈɑːɾˠəsˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- áraslanna (blocks of flats)
- Genitive singular:
- áraslainne, na háraslainne (e.g. doras na háraslainne, the door of the block of flats)
- Genitive plural:
- áraslann, na n-áraslann (e.g. tógáil na n-áraslann, the building of the apartment blocks)
What does “áraslann” mean?
“Áraslann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- block of flats
- A large building divided into many separate flats or apartments.Also: apartment block, apartment building, tenement.
1 other meaning: mansion
- 2mansion
- A large building or complex containing many rooms or dwellings.Also: large building, complex.
“Áraslann” with the article
The plural of block of flats in Irish is áraslanna. Here is áraslann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áraslann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áraslann, the Irish word for block of flats.
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Block of flats in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for block of flats?
The Irish for block of flats is áraslann (pronounced “AW-ruhs-luhn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is áraslanna. Depending on context it can also mean mansion.
How do you pronounce áraslann in Irish?
Áraslann is said like “AW-ruhs-luhn” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠəsˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of block of flats in Irish?
The plural of áraslann is áraslanna; with the article, na háraslanna means “the blocks of flats”. The genitive plural is áraslann, as in tógáil na n-áraslann (the building of the apartment blocks).
Does áraslann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áraslann can mean block of flats or mansion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áraslann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áraslann (the block of flats), a háraslann (her block of flats), a n-áraslann (their block of flats), na háraslanna (the blocks of flats).
What is the difference between áraslann and árasán?
An árasán is a single flat or apartment, while an áraslann is the whole building that contains many flats.
