Bottom in Irish (Íochtar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for bottom?

The Irish for bottom is íochtar (pronounced “EE-khtur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is íochtair. Depending on context it can also mean northern part or skirt.

Q: What is the plural of bottom in Irish?

The plural of íochtar is íochtair; with the article, na híochtair means “the bottoms”. The genitive plural is íochtar, as in dathanna na n-íochtar (the colours of the bottoms).

Q: Does íochtar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Íochtar can mean bottom, northern part or skirt, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bottom” in Irish

Irish:: íochtar
English:: bottom, northern part, skirt
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “EE-khtur” /ˈiːxt̪ˠəɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: íochtair (bottoms)
Genitive singular:: íochtair, an íochtair (e.g. bun an íochtair, the base of the bottom)
Genitive plural:: íochtar, na n-íochtar (e.g. dathanna na n-íochtar, the colours of the bottoms)

What does “íochtar” mean?

“Íochtar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

bottom: The lowest part of something.Also: lower part, base, underside.

2 other meanings: northern part or skirt

2northern part: The northern or lower part of a country or district.Also: north, lower part of a country.
3skirt: The lower part of a garment that hangs below the waist.Also: hem, lower part of a dress.

Other Irish words for bottom: bun (bottom), tóin (bottom), más (buttock), íochtarach (lower)

“Íochtar” with the article

The plural of bottom in Irish is íochtair. Here is íochtar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-íochtar

the bottom

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na híochtair

the bottoms

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Íochtar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using íochtar, the Irish word for bottom.

Tá an t-airgead in íochtar an mhála.

The money is at the bottom of the bag.

Chuir sé na leabhair ar íochtar an chófra.

He put the books at the bottom of the press.

Bhí íochtar an bháid fliuch.

The bottom of the boat was wet.

Péinteáil sí íochtar an dorais.

She painted the bottom of the door.

Tá mo bhróga ag íochtar an staighre.

My shoes are at the bottom of the stairs.

Scríobh d'ainm ag íochtar an leathanaigh.

Write your name at the bottom of the page.

Tá íochtar an bhalla fliuch.

The bottom of the wall is wet.

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Bottom in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bottom?

The Irish for bottom is íochtar (pronounced “EE-khtur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is íochtair. Depending on context it can also mean northern part or skirt.

How do you pronounce íochtar in Irish?

Íochtar is said like “EE-khtur” (IPA /ˈiːxt̪ˠəɾˠ/).

What is the plural of bottom in Irish?

The plural of íochtar is íochtair; with the article, na híochtair means “the bottoms”. The genitive plural is íochtar, as in dathanna na n-íochtar (the colours of the bottoms).

Does íochtar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Íochtar can mean bottom, northern part or skirt, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does íochtar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-íochtar (the bottom), a híochtar (her bottom), a n-íochtar (their bottom), na híochtair (the bottoms).

What is the opposite of íochtar?

The opposite is uachtar, the top or upper part, as in uachtar agus íochtar an tí.

How is íochtar different from bun?

Bun is the base or foot of something, while íochtar is the lower part or underside; ag bun an staighre and in íochtar an staighre are both heard.

Bottom in Irish (Íochtar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage