HeyRuaHow to say “hat” in Irish
- Irish:
- hata
- English:
- hat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAH-tuh” /ˈhat̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- hataí (hats)
- Genitive singular:
- hata, an hata (e.g. scáth an hata, the brim of the hat)
- Genitive plural:
- hataí, na hataí (e.g. siopa hataí, a hat shop)
What does “hata” mean?
- hat
- A covering worn on the head, usually with a crown and often a brim.Also: cap, headgear, bonnet.
Other Irish words for hat: caipín (cap)
“Hata” with the article
The plural of hat in Irish is hataí. Here is hata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an hata
the hat
No change after an
na hataí
the hats
Plural: no change after na
“Hata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hata, the Irish word for hat.
Bhí hata orm mar bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh.
I was wearing a hat because the sun was shining.
Cá bhfuil mo hata nua?
Where is my new hat?
Bain díot an hata sin sa teach.
Take that hat off in the house.
Tá poll i mbarr an hata.
There is a hole in the top of the hat.
Cheannaigh sí trí hataí sa siopa inné.
She bought three hats in the shop yesterday.
Chuir sé a hata ar an mbord.
He put his hat on the table.
Is maith liom hataí olla sa gheimhreadh.
I like wool hats in winter.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Hat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hat?
The Irish for hat is hata (pronounced “HAH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is hataí.
How do you pronounce hata in Irish?
Hata is said like “HAH-tuh” (IPA /ˈhat̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of hat in Irish?
The plural of hata is hataí; with the article, na hataí means “the hats”. The genitive plural is hataí, as in siopa hataí (a hat shop).
What is the difference between 'hata' and 'caipín'?
'Hata' is a hat in general, often with a brim, while 'caipín' is a cap, such as a peaked or woolly cap.
How do I say someone is wearing a hat?
Use the preposition 'ar': 'Tá hata air' means 'He is wearing a hat'.
