HeyRuaHow to say “enclosure” in Irish
- Irish:
- iatán
- English:
- enclosure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-tawn” /ˈiət̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- iatáin (enclosures)
- Genitive singular:
- iatáin, an iatáin (e.g. ábhar an iatáin, the content of the enclosure)
- Genitive plural:
- iatán, na n-iatán (e.g. liosta na n-iatán, the list of enclosures)
What does “iatán” mean?
- enclosure
- A document or item that is sent inside an envelope together with a letter.Also: enclosed document, attachment, insert.
“Iatán” with the article
The plural of enclosure in Irish is iatáin. Here is iatán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iatán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iatán, the Irish word for enclosure.
Other nouns in Irish
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Enclosure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enclosure?
The Irish for enclosure is iatán (pronounced “EE-uh-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iatáin.
How do you pronounce iatán in Irish?
Iatán is said like “EE-uh-tawn” (IPA /ˈiət̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of enclosure in Irish?
The plural of iatán is iatáin; with the article, na hiatáin means “the enclosures”. The genitive plural is iatán, as in liosta na n-iatán (the list of enclosures).
Why does iatán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iatán (the enclosure), a hiatán (her enclosure), a n-iatán (their enclosure), na hiatáin (the enclosures).
What is the difference between 'iatán' and 'ceangaltán'?
'Iatán' is something enclosed with a paper letter, while 'ceangaltán' is usually used for an attachment to an email.
