HeyRuaHow to say “herald” in Irish
- Irish:
- aralt
- English:
- herald
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uhlt” /ˈaɾˠəl̪ˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- arailt (heralds)
- Genitive singular:
- arailt, an arailt (e.g. guth an arailt, the herald's voice)
- Genitive plural:
- aralt, na n-aralt (e.g. oifig na n-aralt, the office of the heralds)
What does “aralt” mean?
- herald
- An official who makes proclamations and carries messages, or who is responsible for coats of arms and family pedigrees.Also: heraldic officer, messenger, announcer.
“Aralt” with the article
The plural of herald in Irish is arailt. Here is aralt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aralt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aralt, the Irish word for herald.
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Herald in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for herald?
The Irish for herald is aralt (pronounced “AR-uhlt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is arailt.
How do you pronounce aralt in Irish?
Aralt is said like “AR-uhlt” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəl̪ˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of herald in Irish?
The plural of aralt is arailt; with the article, na harailt means “the heralds”. The genitive plural is aralt, as in oifig na n-aralt (the office of the heralds).
Why does aralt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aralt (the herald), a haralt (her herald), a n-aralt (their herald), na harailt (the heralds).
What is the word for heraldry in Irish?
Heraldry is 'araltas', from the same root as 'aralt'. The Office of the Chief Herald is 'Oifig an Phríomh-Aralt'.
