HeyRuaHow to say “mezzanine” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirurlár
- English:
- mezzanine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-dir-oor-lawr” /ˈɪdʲəɾˌuːɾˠl̪ˠaːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- idirurláir (mezzanines)
- Genitive singular:
- idirurláir, an idirurláir (e.g. staighre an idirurláir, the mezzanine stairs)
- Genitive plural:
- idirurlár, na n-idirurlár (e.g. dearadh na n-idirurlár, the design of the mezzanines)
What does “idirurlár” mean?
- mezzanine
- An intermediate floor or storey between two main floors of a building.Also: mezzanine floor, entresol, intermediate floor.
“Idirurlár” with the article
The plural of mezzanine in Irish is idirurláir. Here is idirurlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idirurlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirurlár, the Irish word for mezzanine.
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Mezzanine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mezzanine?
The Irish for mezzanine is idirurlár (pronounced “IH-dir-oor-lawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idirurláir.
How do you pronounce idirurlár in Irish?
Idirurlár is said like “IH-dir-oor-lawr” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾˌuːɾˠl̪ˠaːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of mezzanine in Irish?
The plural of idirurlár is idirurláir; with the article, na hidirurláir means “the mezzanines”. The genitive plural is idirurlár, as in dearadh na n-idirurlár (the design of the mezzanines).
Why does idirurlár sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idirurlár (the mezzanine), a hidirurlár (her mezzanine), a n-idirurlár (their mezzanine), na hidirurláir (the mezzanines).
How is 'idirurlár' formed?
It combines the prefix 'idir' (between) with 'urlár' (floor), literally a 'between floor', so it declines like 'urlár'.
