HeyRuaHow to say “lord” in Irish
- Irish:
- tiarna
- English:
- lord, the lord, peer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEER-nuh” /tʲiəɾˠn̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- tiarnaí (lords)
- Genitive singular:
- tiarna, an tiarna (e.g. teach an tiarna, the lord's house)
- Genitive plural:
- tiarnaí, na dtiarnaí (e.g. Teach na dTiarnaí, the House of Lords)
What does “tiarna” mean?
“Tiarna” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lord
- A man of high rank or nobility who holds power or land.Also: nobleman, master, ruler.
2 other meanings: the lord or peer
- 2the lord
- With the article, an Tiarna is the usual name for God in Christian use.Also: god, lord god.
- 3peer
- A member of the nobility entitled to sit in a house of lords.Also: lord, member of the house of lords.
“Tiarna” with the article
The plural of lord in Irish is tiarnaí. Here is tiarna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tiarna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tiarna, the Irish word for lord.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lord in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lord?
The Irish for lord is tiarna (pronounced “TEER-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tiarnaí. Depending on context it can also mean the lord or peer.
How do you pronounce tiarna in Irish?
Tiarna is said like “TEER-nuh” (IPA /tʲiəɾˠn̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of lord in Irish?
The plural of tiarna is tiarnaí; with the article, na tiarnaí means “the lords”. The genitive plural is tiarnaí, as in Teach na dTiarnaí (the House of Lords).
Does tiarna have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tiarna can mean lord, the lord or peer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tiarna change to thiarna or dtiarna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tiarna becomes mo thiarna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtiarna (eclipsis).
How do I say 'landlord' in Irish?
Use tiarna talún, literally 'lord of land'. For a landlord of a rented flat, tiarna talún is also commonly used.
How is 'Lord' addressed in prayer?
Use the vocative a Thiarna, with lenition, as in 'A Thiarna, déan trócaire'.
