HeyRuaHow to say “journey” in Irish
- Irish:
- aistear
- English:
- journey, roundabout way
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-tyer” /ˈaʃtʲəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- aistir (journeys)
- Genitive singular:
- aistir, an aistir (e.g. deireadh an aistir, the end of the journey)
- Genitive plural:
- aistear, na n-aistear (e.g. scéalta na n-aistear, the stories of the journeys)
What does “aistear” mean?
“Aistear” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- journey
- A trip from one place to another, often a long or difficult one.Also: trip, voyage, trek.
“Aistear” with the article
The plural of journey in Irish is aistir. Here is aistear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aistear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aistear, the Irish word for journey.
Other nouns in Irish
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Journey in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for journey?
The Irish for journey is aistear (pronounced “ASH-tyer”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aistir. Depending on context it can also mean roundabout way.
How do you pronounce aistear in Irish?
Aistear is said like “ASH-tyer” (IPA /ˈaʃtʲəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of journey in Irish?
The plural of aistear is aistir; with the article, na haistir means “the journeys”. The genitive plural is aistear, as in scéalta na n-aistear (the stories of the journeys).
Does aistear have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aistear can mean journey or roundabout way, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aistear sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aistear (the journey), a haistear (her journey), a n-aistear (their journey), na haistir (the journeys).
What is the difference between 'aistear' and 'turas'?
'Turas' is the everyday word for a trip, while 'aistear' suggests a longer or more arduous journey and is a little more literary.
