Museum in Irish (Iarsmalann): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for museum?

The Irish for museum is iarsmalann (pronounced “EER-suh-mal-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iarsmalanna.

Q: What is the plural of museum in Irish?

The plural of iarsmalann is iarsmalanna; with the article, na hiarsmalanna means “the museums”. The genitive plural is iarsmalann, as in liosta na n-iarsmalann (the list of museums).

How to say “museum” in Irish

Irish:: iarsmalann
English:: museum
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “EER-suh-mal-un” /ˈiəɾˠsˠməlˠən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: iarsmalanna (museums)
Genitive singular:: iarsmalainne, na hiarsmalainne (e.g. doras na hiarsmalainne, the door of the museum)
Genitive plural:: iarsmalann, na n-iarsmalann (e.g. liosta na n-iarsmalann, the list of museums)

What does “iarsmalann” mean?

museum: A building where old, historical, scientific or artistic objects are kept and displayed for the public.Also: heritage centre, exhibition building.

Other Irish words for museum: músaem (museum)

“Iarsmalann” with the article

The plural of museum in Irish is iarsmalanna. Here is iarsmalann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an iarsmalann

the museum

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hiarsmalanna

the museums

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Iarsmalann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using iarsmalann, the Irish word for museum.

Chuamar chuig an iarsmalann inné.

We went to the museum yesterday.

Tá iarsmalann nua sa bhaile.

There is a new museum in the town.

Osclaíonn an iarsmalann ag a deich a chlog.

The museum opens at ten o'clock.

Tá cead isteach saor in aisce san iarsmalann.

Admission to the museum is free.

Oibríonn mo dheirfiúr i siopa na hiarsmalainne.

My sister works in the museum shop.

Tá go leor iarsmalanna maithe i mBaile Átha Cliath.

There are lots of good museums in Dublin.

Chonaic mé seanbhád in iarsmalann i nGaillimh.

I saw an old boat in a museum in Galway.

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Museum in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for museum?

The Irish for museum is iarsmalann (pronounced “EER-suh-mal-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iarsmalanna.

How do you pronounce iarsmalann in Irish?

Iarsmalann is said like “EER-suh-mal-un” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠsˠməlˠən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of museum in Irish?

The plural of iarsmalann is iarsmalanna; with the article, na hiarsmalanna means “the museums”. The genitive plural is iarsmalann, as in liosta na n-iarsmalann (the list of museums).

Why does iarsmalann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iarsmalann (the museum), a hiarsmalann (her museum), a n-iarsmalann (their museum), na hiarsmalanna (the museums).

Is there another Irish word for museum?

Yes, 'músaem' is also used, especially in official names such as 'Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann', while 'iarsmalann' is the native formation from 'iarsma' (relic).

What is the difference between 'iarsmalann' and 'dánlann'?

An 'iarsmalann' is a museum of objects and history, while a 'dánlann' is an art gallery.

Museum in Irish (Iarsmalann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage