Habitation in Irish (Áitreabh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for habitation?

The Irish for habitation is áitreabh (pronounced “AWT-ryuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áitribh. Depending on context it can also mean premises.

Q: What is the plural of habitation in Irish?

The plural of áitreabh is áitribh; with the article, na háitribh means “the habitations”. The genitive plural is áitreabh, as in úinéirí na n-áitreabh (the owners of the premises).

Q: Does áitreabh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Áitreabh can mean habitation or premises, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “habitation” in Irish

Irish:: áitreabh
English:: habitation, premises
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AWT-ryuv” /ˈaːtʲɾʲəw/

Various forms

Plural:: áitribh (habitations)
Genitive singular:: áitribh, an áitribh (e.g. úinéir an áitribh, owner of the premises)
Genitive plural:: áitreabh, na n-áitreabh (e.g. úinéirí na n-áitreabh, the owners of the premises)

What does “áitreabh” mean?

“Áitreabh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

habitation: A place where people live; a dwelling or abode.Also: abode, dwelling, residence.

1 other meaning: premises

2premises: A building and its grounds, especially as used for business or occupation.Also: property, building.

“Áitreabh” with the article

The plural of habitation in Irish is áitribh. Here is áitreabh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-áitreabh

the habitation

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na háitribh

the habitations

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Áitreabh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using áitreabh, the Irish word for habitation.

Is áitreabh beag compordach é an teach seo.

This house is a small, comfortable dwelling.

Dúnadh an t-áitreabh tar éis na tine.

The premises were closed after the fire.

Níl cead caitheamh tobac san áitreabh.

Smoking is not allowed on the premises.

Tháinig na gardaí chuig doras an áitribh.

The guards came to the door of the premises.

Tá roinnt áitribh fholmha ar an tsráid.

There are several empty premises on the street.

Bhí rialacha dochta i m'áitreabh nua.

There were strict rules in my new premises.

Ní raibh aon áitreabh daonna sa ghleann.

There was no human habitation in the valley.

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Habitation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for habitation?

The Irish for habitation is áitreabh (pronounced “AWT-ryuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áitribh. Depending on context it can also mean premises.

How do you pronounce áitreabh in Irish?

Áitreabh is said like “AWT-ryuv” (IPA /ˈaːtʲɾʲəw/).

What is the plural of habitation in Irish?

The plural of áitreabh is áitribh; with the article, na háitribh means “the habitations”. The genitive plural is áitreabh, as in úinéirí na n-áitreabh (the owners of the premises).

Does áitreabh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Áitreabh can mean habitation or premises, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does áitreabh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áitreabh (the habitation), a háitreabh (her habitation), a n-áitreabh (their habitation), na háitribh (the habitations).

What is the difference between áitreabh and áitreabhach?

Áitreabh is the dwelling or premises itself, while áitreabhach is the person who lives in or occupies it, the occupant or inhabitant.

Habitation in Irish (Áitreabh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage