HeyRuaHow to say “distance” in Irish
- Irish:
- achar
- English:
- distance, period of time, area
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-ur” /ˈaxəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- achair (distances)
- Genitive singular:
- achair, an achair (e.g. i gcaitheamh an achair, during the interval)
- Genitive plural:
- achar, na n-achar (e.g. tomhas na n-achar, the measurement of the distances)
What does “achar” mean?
“Achar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- distance
- The space or length between two places or points.Also: extent, length, way.
2 other meanings: period of time or area
- 2period of time
- A length or space of time.Also: while, space of time, length of time.
- 3area
- The size of a surface, especially in mathematics.Also: surface area, extent.
Other Irish words for distance: fad (length)
“Achar” with the article
The plural of distance in Irish is achair. Here is achar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Achar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using achar, the Irish word for distance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Distance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for distance?
The Irish for distance is achar (pronounced “AKH-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is achair. Depending on context it can also mean period of time or area.
How do you pronounce achar in Irish?
Achar is said like “AKH-ur” (IPA /ˈaxəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of distance in Irish?
The plural of achar is achair; with the article, na hachair means “the distances”. The genitive plural is achar, as in tomhas na n-achar (the measurement of the distances).
Does achar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Achar can mean distance, period of time or area, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does achar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-achar (the distance), a hachar (her distance), a n-achar (their distance), na hachair (the distances).
Is 'achar' the same as 'ceantar' for area?
No. 'Achar' is area as a measured size (achar ciorcail), while 'ceantar' is an area as a district or region.
How do I say 'in a short while'?
Say 'i gceann achar gearr' or 'tar éis achair'.
