HeyRuaHow to say “inhabitant” in Irish
- Irish:
- áitreabhach
- English:
- inhabitant, locative case
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWT-ryow-akh” /ˈaːtʲɾʲəwəx/
- Plural:
- áitreabhaigh (inhabitants)
- Genitive singular:
- áitreabhaigh, an áitreabhaigh (e.g. cearta an áitreabhaigh, the rights of the occupant)
- Genitive plural:
- áitreabhach, na n-áitreabhach (e.g. líon na n-áitreabhach, the number of inhabitants)
What does “áitreabhach” mean?
“Áitreabhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inhabitant
- A person who lives in a particular place or dwelling.Also: occupant, resident, dweller.
1 other meaning: locative case
- 2locative case
- In grammar, the case that expresses location (an tuiseal áitreabhach).Also: locative.
Other Irish words for inhabitant: dúchasach (native person), cónaitheoir (resident)
“Áitreabhach” with the article
The plural of inhabitant in Irish is áitreabhaigh. Here is áitreabhach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áitreabhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áitreabhach, the Irish word for inhabitant.
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Inhabitant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inhabitant?
The Irish for inhabitant is áitreabhach (pronounced “AWT-ryow-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áitreabhaigh. Depending on context it can also mean locative case.
How do you pronounce áitreabhach in Irish?
Áitreabhach is said like “AWT-ryow-akh” (IPA /ˈaːtʲɾʲəwəx/).
What is the plural of inhabitant in Irish?
The plural of áitreabhach is áitreabhaigh; with the article, na háitreabhaigh means “the inhabitants”. The genitive plural is áitreabhach, as in líon na n-áitreabhach (the number of inhabitants).
Does áitreabhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áitreabhach can mean inhabitant or locative case, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áitreabhach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áitreabhach (the inhabitant), a háitreabhach (her inhabitant), a n-áitreabhach (their inhabitant), na háitreabhaigh (the inhabitants).
What is the difference between 'áitreabhach' and 'cónaitheoir'?
Both can mean resident; 'áitreabhach' is more formal and often means the occupant of a dwelling, while 'cónaitheoir' is the usual word for someone who lives somewhere.
