HeyRuaHow to say “fine spell” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiteall
- English:
- fine spell, lull
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-yul” /ˈatʲəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aitill (fine spells)
- Genitive singular:
- aitill, an aitill (e.g. fad an aitill, the length of the fine spell)
- Genitive plural:
- aiteall, na n-aiteall (e.g. tréimhse na n-aiteall, the period of fine spells)
What does “aiteall” mean?
“Aiteall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fine spell
- A short period of fine, dry weather between showers of rain.Also: dry spell, break in the rain, clearing, lull.
1 other meaning: lull
- 2lull
- A brief respite or easing, as of an illness or trouble, used figuratively.Also: respite, let-up.
“Aiteall” with the article
The plural of fine spell in Irish is aitill. Here is aiteall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aiteall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiteall, the Irish word for fine spell.
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Fine spell in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fine spell?
The Irish for fine spell is aiteall (pronounced “AT-yul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aitill. Depending on context it can also mean lull.
How do you pronounce aiteall in Irish?
Aiteall is said like “AT-yul” (IPA /ˈatʲəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fine spell in Irish?
The plural of aiteall is aitill; with the article, na haitill means “the fine spells”. The genitive plural is aiteall, as in tréimhse na n-aiteall (the period of fine spells).
Does aiteall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aiteall can mean fine spell or lull, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aiteall sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aiteall (the fine spell), a haiteall (her fine spell), a n-aiteall (their fine spell), na haitill (the fine spells).
How is aiteall different from turadh?
Both mean a dry spell; aiteall is especially a fine interval between showers, while turadh is a general dry period or let-up in rain.
