HeyRuaHow to say “certain” in Irish
- Irish:
- áirithe
- English:
- certain, particular, sure
- Word type:
- adjective
- More certain:
- níos áirithe
- Most certain:
- is áirithe
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-ri-ha” /ˈɑːɾʲəhə/
What does “áirithe” mean?
“Áirithe” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- certain
- Refers to some particular person or thing without naming it exactly.Also: some, particular, specific.
2 other meanings: particular or sure
- 2particular
- Special or specific, singled out from others.Also: special, specific, given.
- 3sure
- Definite or certain to happen, used in phrases like "go háirithe" (especially) and "cinnte".Also: definite, assured.
Other Irish adjectives for certain: cinnte (sure), deimhin (certain), dearfa (certain), siúráilte (sure)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Áirithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is áirithe after lá (day, masculine), after áit (place, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, áirithe.
More certain, most certain, very certain
| more certain | níos áirithe | in the past tense: ní b'áirithe |
|---|---|---|
| most certain | is áirithe | in the past tense: ab áirithe |
| as certain as | chomh háirithe le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very certain | an-áirithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too certain | ró-áirithe | ró- lenites |
“Áirithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Certain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for certain?
The Irish for certain is áirithe (pronounced “AW-ri-ha”). It comes after the noun: lá áirithe, a certain day; áit áirithe, a certain place.
How do you say more certain and most certain in Irish?
níos áirithe is more certain and is áirithe is most certain. In the past tense they become ní b'áirithe and ab áirithe.
How do you say very certain in Irish?
an-áirithe. Too certain is ró-áirithe, and as certain as is chomh háirithe le.
Does áirithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áirithe can mean certain, particular or sure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does "go háirithe" mean?
"Go háirithe" means especially or particularly, as in "Is maith liom ceol, go háirithe ceol traidisiúnta" (I like music, especially traditional music).
How do I say I booked something?
Use "in áirithe" with "cuir": "Chuir mé bord in áirithe" means I booked a table, and "Tá seomra in áirithe againn" means we have a room booked.
