HeyRuaHow to say “fosterage” in Irish
- Irish:
- altram
- English:
- fosterage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-truhm” /ˈal̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- altrama, an altrama (e.g. tuismitheoirí altrama, foster parents)
What does “altram” mean?
- fosterage
- The care and upbringing of a child by people other than its own parents, as foster parents.Also: fostering, foster care, nursing, upbringing.
Other Irish words for fosterage: altramas (fosterage)
“Altram” with the article
Here is altram after the article (an t-alt).
“Altram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using altram, the Irish word for fosterage.
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Fosterage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fosterage?
The Irish for fosterage is altram (pronounced “AL-truhm”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce altram in Irish?
Altram is said like “AL-truhm” (IPA /ˈal̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəmˠ/).
Does altram have a plural?
No plural form is given for altram in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does altram sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-altram (the fosterage), a haltram (her fosterage), a n-altram (their fosterage).
What is the difference between altram and uchtú?
Altram is fostering, caring for a child who is not legally yours, while uchtú is legal adoption.
What does 'dalta' have to do with altram?
In older Irish a dalta was a foster child, the one being reared in altram; today dalta usually means a pupil.
