HeyRuaHow to say “halter” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhastar
- English:
- halter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-us-tur” /ˈəist̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- adhastair (halters)
- Genitive singular:
- adhastair, an adhastair (e.g. téad an adhastair, the halter rope)
- Genitive plural:
- adhastar, na n-adhastar (e.g. téada na n-adhastar, the ropes of the halters)
What does “adhastar” mean?
- halter
- A rope or strap fitted around the head of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tying it.Also: head collar, lead rope, headstall.
“Adhastar” with the article
The plural of halter in Irish is adhastair. Here is adhastar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adhastar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhastar, the Irish word for halter.
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Halter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for halter?
The Irish for halter is adhastar (pronounced “EYE-us-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adhastair.
How do you pronounce adhastar in Irish?
Adhastar is said like “EYE-us-tur” (IPA /ˈəist̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of halter in Irish?
The plural of adhastar is adhastair; with the article, na hadhastair means “the halters”. The genitive plural is adhastar, as in téada na n-adhastar (the ropes of the halters).
Why does adhastar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhastar (the halter), a hadhastar (her halter), a n-adhastar (their halter), na hadhastair (the halters).
What is the difference between adhastar and srian?
An adhastar is a simple halter for leading or tying an animal, while a srian is a bridle with a bit used for riding or driving.
