HeyRuaHow to say “guest house” in Irish
- Irish:
- aíochtlann
- English:
- guest house
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-ukht-lun” /ˈiːəxt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aíochtlanna (guest houses)
- Genitive singular:
- aíochtlainne, na haíochtlainne (e.g. úinéir na haíochtlainne, owner of the guest house)
- Genitive plural:
- aíochtlann, na n-aíochtlann (e.g. liosta na n-aíochtlann, the list of guest houses)
What does “aíochtlann” mean?
- guest house
- A small establishment, often a private house, that offers paid accommodation and usually breakfast to travellers.Also: guesthouse, bed and breakfast, lodging house.
“Aíochtlann” with the article
The plural of guest house in Irish is aíochtlanna. Here is aíochtlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aíochtlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aíochtlann, the Irish word for guest house.
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Guest house in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guest house?
The Irish for guest house is aíochtlann (pronounced “EE-ukht-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aíochtlanna.
How do you pronounce aíochtlann in Irish?
Aíochtlann is said like “EE-ukht-lun” (IPA /ˈiːəxt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of guest house in Irish?
The plural of aíochtlann is aíochtlanna; with the article, na haíochtlanna means “the guest houses”. The genitive plural is aíochtlann, as in liosta na n-aíochtlann (the list of guest houses).
Why does aíochtlann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aíochtlann (the guest house), a haíochtlann (her guest house), a n-aíochtlann (their guest house), na haíochtlanna (the guest houses).
What is the difference between 'aíochtlann' and 'óstán'?
An 'aíochtlann' is a guest house, usually small and family-run, while an 'óstán' is a hotel. For general accommodation you can also say 'lóistín'.
