HeyRuaHow to say “building” in Irish
- Irish:
- áras
- English:
- building, abode, vessel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-ruhs” /ˈɑːɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- árais
- Genitive singular:
- árais, an árais (e.g. doras an árais, the door of the building)
- Genitive plural:
- áras, na n-áras (e.g. úinéirí na n-áras, the owners of the buildings)
What does “áras” mean?
“Áras” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- building
- A large building or premises, often a public building, centre or residence.Also: house, premises, centre, residence.
2 other meanings: abode or vessel
- 2abode
- A dwelling or place where someone lives.Also: habitation, dwelling.
- 3vessel
- A container or dish, especially a household utensil.Also: container, dish, utensil.
Other Irish words for building: foirgneamh (building)
“Áras” with the article
The plural of building in Irish is árais. Here is áras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áras, the Irish word for building.
Other nouns in Irish
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Building in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for building?
The Irish for building is áras (pronounced “AW-ruhs”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is árais. Depending on context it can also mean abode or vessel.
How do you pronounce áras in Irish?
Áras is said like “AW-ruhs” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of building in Irish?
The plural of áras is árais; with the article, it is na hárais. The genitive plural is áras, as in úinéirí na n-áras (the owners of the buildings).
Does áras have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áras can mean building, abode or vessel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áras sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áras (the building), a háras (her building), a n-áras (their building).
What is the difference between 'áras' and 'árasán'?
'Áras' is a building or premises, while 'árasán' is an apartment or flat within a building.
Why is 'áras' used in names?
It is common in names of public buildings and centres, such as 'Áras an Uachtaráin' and 'Áras Mháirtín Uí Chadhain'.
