HeyRuaHow to say “constellation” in Irish
- Irish:
- réaltbhuíon
- English:
- constellation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYLT-vween” /ˈreːl̪ˠt̪ˠˌwiːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- réaltbhuíonta (constellations)
- Genitive singular:
- réaltbhuíne, na réaltbhuíne (e.g. ainm na réaltbhuíne, the name of the constellation)
- Genitive plural:
- réaltbhuíonta, na réaltbhuíonta (e.g. léarscáil na réaltbhuíonta, the map of the constellations)
What does “réaltbhuíon” mean?
- constellation
- A group of stars that forms a recognised pattern in the night sky.Also: star group, group of stars.
“Réaltbhuíon” with the article
The plural of constellation in Irish is réaltbhuíonta. Here is réaltbhuíon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réaltbhuíon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réaltbhuíon, the Irish word for constellation.
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Constellation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for constellation?
The Irish for constellation is réaltbhuíon (pronounced “RAYLT-vween”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réaltbhuíonta.
How do you pronounce réaltbhuíon in Irish?
Réaltbhuíon is said like “RAYLT-vween” (IPA /ˈreːl̪ˠt̪ˠˌwiːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of constellation in Irish?
The plural of réaltbhuíon is réaltbhuíonta; with the article, na réaltbhuíonta means “the constellations”. The genitive plural is réaltbhuíonta, as in léarscáil na réaltbhuíonta (the map of the constellations).
What is the difference between réaltbhuíon and réaltra?
Réaltbhuíon is a constellation, a pattern of stars seen from Earth, while réaltra is a galaxy, a huge system of stars.
