HeyRuaHow to say “loft” in Irish
- Irish:
- áiléar
- English:
- loft, gallery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-lyair” /ˈɑːlʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- áiléir (lofts)
- Genitive singular:
- áiléir, an áiléir (e.g. doras an áiléir, the door of the loft)
- Genitive plural:
- áiléar, na n-áiléar (e.g. doirse na n-áiléar, the doors of the lofts)
What does “áiléar” mean?
“Áiléar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- loft
- A space or room directly under the roof of a building, often used for storage.Also: attic, garret.
1 other meaning: gallery
- 2gallery
- A raised floor or balcony inside a building such as a church or hall.Also: balcony, upper floor.
Other Irish words for loft: lochta (loft)
“Áiléar” with the article
The plural of loft in Irish is áiléir. Here is áiléar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áiléar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áiléar, the Irish word for loft.
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Loft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loft?
The Irish for loft is áiléar (pronounced “AW-lyair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is áiléir. Depending on context it can also mean gallery.
How do you pronounce áiléar in Irish?
Áiléar is said like “AW-lyair” (IPA /ˈɑːlʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of loft in Irish?
The plural of áiléar is áiléir; with the article, na háiléir means “the lofts”. The genitive plural is áiléar, as in doirse na n-áiléar (the doors of the lofts).
Does áiléar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áiléar can mean loft or gallery, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áiléar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áiléar (the loft), a háiléar (her loft), a n-áiléar (their loft), na háiléir (the lofts).
What is the difference between áiléar and lochta?
Both can mean loft; lochta is often used for a loft or upper floor in a traditional house or barn, while áiléar is the usual word for an attic or a gallery.
