Nobleman in Irish (Uasal): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for nobleman?

The Irish for nobleman is uasal (pronounced “OO-uh-suhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uaisle. Depending on context it can also mean mister.

Q: What is the plural of nobleman in Irish?

The plural of uasal is uaisle; with the article, na huaisle means “the noblemen”. The genitive plural is uaisle, as in cearta na n-uaisle (the rights of the nobles).

Q: Does uasal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Uasal can mean nobleman or mister, depending on context; the first is the most common. Uasal also has its own entry as an adjective meaning noble.

How to say “nobleman” in Irish

Irish:: uasal
English:: nobleman, mister
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “OO-uh-suhl” /ˈuəsˠəlˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: uaisle (noblemen)
Genitive singular:: uasail, an uasail (e.g. teach an uasail, the nobleman's house)
Genitive plural:: uaisle, na n-uaisle (e.g. cearta na n-uaisle, the rights of the nobles)

What does “uasal” mean?

“Uasal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

nobleman: A man of noble birth or high rank; in the plural, the nobility or gentry.Also: noble person, aristocrat, gentleman, lord.

1 other meaning: mister

2mister: Used as a title before a man's name, An tUasal, meaning Mr.Also: Mr, title.

Other Irish words for nobleman: tiarna (lord)

Other entries for “uasal”

The same spelling has its own page as:

uasalnoble · adjective

“Uasal” with the article

The plural of nobleman in Irish is uaisle. Here is uasal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-uasal

the nobleman

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na huaisle

the noblemen

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Uasal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using uasal, the Irish word for nobleman.

Bhí uasal ina chónaí sa chaisleán fadó.

A nobleman lived in the castle long ago.

Tháinig an t-uasal isteach ar a chapall.

The nobleman rode in on his horse.

Ba le muintir an uasail an talamh ar fad.

All the land belonged to the nobleman's family.

Theith na huaisle as an tír.

The nobles fled the country.

Scríobh mé litir chuig an Uasal Ó Briain.

I wrote a letter to Mr O'Brien.

Bhí uaisle agus bochtáin i láthair ag an bhféasta.

Nobles and poor people were present at the feast.

Ní raibh cumhacht ag na huaisle i ndiaidh an chogaidh.

The nobles had no power after the war.

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Nobleman in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for nobleman?

The Irish for nobleman is uasal (pronounced “OO-uh-suhl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uaisle. Depending on context it can also mean mister.

How do you pronounce uasal in Irish?

Uasal is said like “OO-uh-suhl” (IPA /ˈuəsˠəlˠ/).

What is the plural of nobleman in Irish?

The plural of uasal is uaisle; with the article, na huaisle means “the noblemen”. The genitive plural is uaisle, as in cearta na n-uaisle (the rights of the nobles).

Does uasal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Uasal can mean nobleman or mister, depending on context; the first is the most common. Uasal also has its own entry as an adjective meaning noble.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uasal (the nobleman), a huasal (her nobleman), a n-uasal (their nobleman), na huaisle (the noblemen).

How do I write Mr in Irish?

Use An tUasal before the name, for example An tUasal Ó Briain; the feminine equivalent is Bean or Iníon.

What does 'a dhaoine uaisle' mean?

It is the formal address 'ladies and gentlemen', while 'a dhuine uasail' or 'a dhuine uasal' means 'sir'.

Nobleman in Irish (Uasal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage