HeyRuaHow to say “booking” in Irish
- Irish:
- áirithint
- English:
- booking, reserving
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWR-ih-hint” /ˈaːɾʲɪhɪnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- áirithintí
- Genitive singular:
- áirithinte, na háirithinte (e.g. uimhir na háirithinte, the booking number)
- Genitive plural:
- áirithintí, na n-áirithintí (e.g. liosta na n-áirithintí, the list of bookings)
What does “áirithint” mean?
“Áirithint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- booking
- An arrangement made in advance to have a room, seat, table or ticket kept for you.Also: reservation, advance booking.
1 other meaning: reserving
- 2reserving
- The act of reserving or booking something; the verbal noun of the verb áirithigh.Also: booking, reservation.
“Áirithint” with the article
The plural of booking in Irish is áirithintí. Here is áirithint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áirithint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áirithint, the Irish word for booking.
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Booking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for booking?
The Irish for booking is áirithint (pronounced “AWR-ih-hint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is áirithintí. Depending on context it can also mean reserving.
How do you pronounce áirithint in Irish?
Áirithint is said like “AWR-ih-hint” (IPA /ˈaːɾʲɪhɪnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of booking in Irish?
The plural of áirithint is áirithintí; with the article, it is na háirithintí. The genitive plural is áirithintí, as in liosta na n-áirithintí (the list of bookings).
Does áirithint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áirithint can mean booking or reserving, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áirithint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áirithint (the booking), a háirithint (her booking), a n-áirithint (their booking).
How do I say 'I have a reservation' in Irish?
Say 'Tá áirithint agam', literally 'there is a booking at me'.
Which verb goes with áirithint?
You use 'déan áirithint' to make a booking, or the verb 'áirithigh' directly, as in 'd'áirithigh mé bord'.
