HeyRuaHow to say “care” in Irish
- Irish:
- aire
- English:
- care, attention
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh” /ˈaɾʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- aire, na haire (e.g. easpa aire, lack of care)
What does “aire” mean?
“Aire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- care
- The act of looking after someone or something, or taking care with it.Also: looking after, minding, caution.
1 other meaning: attention
“Aire” with the article
Here is aire after the article (an t-alt).
“Aire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aire, the Irish word for care.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “aire”
Care in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for care?
The Irish for care is aire (pronounced “AR-uh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean attention.
How do you pronounce aire in Irish?
Aire is said like “AR-uh” (IPA /ˈaɾʲə/).
Does aire have a plural?
No plural form is given for aire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aire can mean care or attention, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aire also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning minister.
Why does aire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aire (the care), a haire (her care), a n-aire (their care).
Is 'aire' meaning care the same as 'aire' meaning minister?
No. 'Aire' (care) is feminine with no plural, while 'aire' (minister) is masculine with the plural 'airí', e.g. 'Aire Oideachais'.
How do I say 'take care'?
Say 'Tabhair aire!' or 'Tabhair aire duit féin!'; to look after someone is 'aire a thabhairt do dhuine'.
