HeyRuaHow to say “hall” in Irish
- Irish:
- halla
- English:
- hall, hallway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAL-uh” /ˈhal̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- hallaí (halls)
- Genitive singular:
- halla, an halla (e.g. doras an halla, the door of the hall)
- Genitive plural:
- hallaí, na hallaí (e.g. cíos na hallaí, the rent of the halls)
What does “halla” mean?
“Halla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hall
- A large room or building used for meetings, concerts, dances or other public events.Also: assembly hall, public hall, auditorium.
1 other meaning: hallway
- 2hallway
- The entrance passage or corridor inside a house from which other rooms open.Also: hall, corridor, entrance hall.
“Halla” with the article
The plural of hall in Irish is hallaí. Here is halla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Halla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using halla, the Irish word for hall.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hall?
The Irish for hall is halla (pronounced “HAL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is hallaí. Depending on context it can also mean hallway.
How do you pronounce halla in Irish?
Halla is said like “HAL-uh” (IPA /ˈhal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of hall in Irish?
The plural of halla is hallaí; with the article, na hallaí means “the halls”. The genitive plural is hallaí, as in cíos na hallaí (the rent of the halls).
Does halla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Halla can mean hall or hallway, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'in the hall' in Irish?
Say 'sa halla'; the h of 'halla' is not affected, and 'san' is used only before a vowel or f followed by a vowel.
Is 'halla' used for a school corridor?
A corridor is usually 'dorchla' or 'pasáiste', while 'halla' is the entrance hall or a large hall such as 'halla na scoile'.
