Certainty in Irish (Áirithe): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for certainty?

The Irish for certainty is áirithe (pronounced “AW-rih-heh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean allotted portion.

Q: Does áirithe have more than one meaning?

Yes. Áirithe can mean certainty or allotted portion, depending on context; the first is the most common. Áirithe also has its own entry as an adjective meaning certain.

How to say “certainty” in Irish

Irish:: áirithe
English:: certainty, allotted portion
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “AW-rih-heh” /ˈɑːɾʲəhə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: áirithe, na háirithe (e.g. ar son na háirithe, for the sake of certainty)

What does “áirithe” mean?

“Áirithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

certainty: Something that is sure or assured, as in the phrase 'go háirithe' (especially) or 'is é a áirithe' (it is certain).Also: surety, sure thing.

1 other meaning: allotted portion

2allotted portion: A share or amount set aside or reserved for someone, used especially in the phrase 'in áirithe' meaning reserved or booked.Also: allotment, reservation, booking, certain quantity.

Other Irish words for certainty: cinnteacht (certainty)

Other entries for “áirithe”

The same spelling has its own page as:

áirithecertain · adjective

“Áirithe” with the article

Here is áirithe after the article (an t-alt).

an áirithe

the certainty

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Áirithe” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using áirithe, the Irish word for certainty.

Tá seomra in áirithe againn.

We have booked a room.

Cuirfidh mé bord in áirithe don oíche anocht.

I'll book a table for tonight.

Is maith liom ceol, go háirithe ceol traidisiúnta.

I like music, especially traditional music.

Tá ticéad in áirithe dom ag an doras.

A ticket is reserved for me at the door.

Ar chuir tú na suíocháin in áirithe fós?

Did you book the seats yet?

Bhí sé fuar, go háirithe ar maidin.

It was cold, especially in the morning.

Cuirimis an t-óstán in áirithe inniu.

Let's book the hotel today.

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Certainty in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for certainty?

The Irish for certainty is áirithe (pronounced “AW-rih-heh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean allotted portion.

How do you pronounce áirithe in Irish?

Áirithe is said like “AW-rih-heh” (IPA /ˈɑːɾʲəhə/).

Does áirithe have a plural?

No plural form is given for áirithe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does áirithe have more than one meaning?

Yes. Áirithe can mean certainty or allotted portion, depending on context; the first is the most common. Áirithe also has its own entry as an adjective meaning certain.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áirithe (the certainty), a háirithe (her certainty), a n-áirithe (their certainty).

How do I say 'book a table' in Irish?

Use 'cuir in áirithe': 'Cuirfidh mé bord in áirithe' means I'll book a table, and 'tá sé in áirithe' means it is booked.

What does 'go háirithe' mean?

'Go háirithe' means especially or in particular, as in 'go háirithe sa samhradh', especially in summer.

Certainty in Irish (Áirithe): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage