HeyRuaHow to say “night-visiting” in Irish
- Irish:
- airneán
- English:
- night-visiting, late-night work
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWR-nyawn” /ˈaːɾˠnʲaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- airneáin, an airneáin (e.g. teach airneáin, a house for night-visiting)
What does “airneán” mean?
“Airneán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- night-visiting
- Staying up late at night, especially visiting a neighbour's house in the evening to chat, tell stories and make music.Also: staying up late, evening gathering, ceilidh, late night.
1 other meaning: late-night work
- 2late-night work
- Working late into the night, by lamplight or candlelight.Also: burning the midnight oil, night work.
“Airneán” with the article
Here is airneán after the article (an t-alt).
“Airneán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airneán, the Irish word for night-visiting.
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Night-visiting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for night-visiting?
The Irish for night-visiting is airneán (pronounced “AWR-nyawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean late-night work.
How do you pronounce airneán in Irish?
Airneán is said like “AWR-nyawn” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠnʲaːnˠ/).
Does airneán have a plural?
No plural form is given for airneán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does airneán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Airneán can mean night-visiting or late-night work, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does airneán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airneán (the night-visiting), a hairneán (her night-visiting), a n-airneán (their night-visiting).
Is airneán the same as céilí?
Not quite: airneán is informal night-visiting to chat and tell stories in a neighbour's house, while céilí now usually means an organised dance.
