HeyRuaHow to say “heraldry” in Irish
- Irish:
- araltas
- English:
- heraldry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ul-tus” /ˈaɾˠəl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- araltais, an araltais (e.g. Oifig an Araltais, the Office of Heraldry)
What does “araltas” mean?
- heraldry
- The study and design of coats of arms, crests and family emblems.Also: armory, coat of arms study, heraldic art.
“Araltas” with the article
Here is araltas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-araltas
the heraldry
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Araltas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using araltas, the Irish word for heraldry.
Tá suim mhór aici san araltas.
She has a great interest in heraldry.
Is ealaín ársa é an t-araltas.
Heraldry is an ancient art.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar ar araltas na hÉireann.
I bought a book on Irish heraldry.
Bhí sé ina shaineolaí ar an araltas.
He was an expert on heraldry.
Foghlaimíonn na mic léinn téarmaí an araltais.
The students learn the terms of heraldry.
Bíonn dathanna speisialta in úsáid san araltas.
Special colours are used in heraldry.
Ba é an t-araltas a chaitheamh aimsire riamh.
Heraldry was always his hobby.
Other nouns in Irish
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Heraldry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heraldry?
The Irish for heraldry is araltas (pronounced “AR-ul-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce araltas in Irish?
Araltas is said like “AR-ul-tus” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does araltas have a plural?
No plural form is given for araltas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does araltas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-araltas (the heraldry), a haraltas (her heraldry), a n-araltas (their heraldry).
What is the Irish for a coat of arms?
A coat of arms is 'armas', while 'araltas' is the study or system of such arms.
