HeyRuaHow to say “flat” in Irish
- Irish:
- árasán
- English:
- flat, building
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-ruh-sawn” /ˈɑːɾˠəsˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- árasáin (flats)
- Genitive singular:
- árasáin, an árasáin (e.g. cíos an árasáin, the rent of the flat)
- Genitive plural:
- árasán, na n-árasán (e.g. bloc na n-árasán, the block of flats)
What does “árasán” mean?
“Árasán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flat
- A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a larger building.Also: apartment, unit, residence.
1 other meaning: building
- 2building
- In older or literary use, a dwelling, apartment or set of rooms in a house or building.Also: dwelling, apartment, chamber, premises.
Other Irish words for flat: cothrom (level)
“Árasán” with the article
The plural of flat in Irish is árasáin. Here is árasán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Árasán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using árasán, the Irish word for flat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Flat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flat?
The Irish for flat is árasán (pronounced “AW-ruh-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is árasáin. Depending on context it can also mean building.
How do you pronounce árasán in Irish?
Árasán is said like “AW-ruh-sawn” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠəsˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of flat in Irish?
The plural of árasán is árasáin; with the article, na hárasáin means “the flats”. The genitive plural is árasán, as in bloc na n-árasán (the block of flats).
Does árasán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Árasán can mean flat or building, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does árasán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-árasán (the flat), a hárasán (her flat), a n-árasán (their flat), na hárasáin (the flats).
Should I say 'mo árasán' or 'm'árasán'?
Before a vowel, mo is usually shortened, so 'm'árasán' (my flat) is the normal form in speech and writing.
What is the difference between 'árasán' and 'teach'?
'Teach' is a house, a whole building, while 'árasán' is a flat or apartment within a larger building.
