HeyRuaHow to say “north” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuaisceart
- English:
- north, Northern Ireland
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-ish-kyart” /ˈt̪ˠuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tuaiscirt, an tuaiscirt (e.g. muintir an tuaiscirt, the people of the north)
What does “tuaisceart” mean?
“Tuaisceart” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- north
- The northern part of a place or country, or the direction of the north as a region.Also: northern part, northern region, the north.
1 other meaning: Northern Ireland
- 2Northern Ireland
- Used with the article, an Tuaisceart often means Northern Ireland.Also: the north, six counties.
Other Irish words for north: tuaisceartach (northern)
“Tuaisceart” with the article
Here is tuaisceart after the article (an t-alt).
“Tuaisceart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuaisceart, the Irish word for north.
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North in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for north?
The Irish for north is tuaisceart (pronounced “TOO-ish-kyart”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Northern Ireland.
How do you pronounce tuaisceart in Irish?
Tuaisceart is said like “TOO-ish-kyart” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ/).
Does tuaisceart have a plural?
No plural form is given for tuaisceart in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tuaisceart have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuaisceart can mean north or Northern Ireland, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuaisceart change to thuaisceart or dtuaisceart?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuaisceart becomes mo thuaisceart (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuaisceart (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tuaisceart and ó thuaidh?
Tuaisceart is the noun for the northern region (sa tuaisceart, in the north), while ó thuaidh is an adverb of direction (ag dul ó thuaidh, going north).
How do I say Northern Ireland?
Say Tuaisceart Éireann, or Tuaisceart na hÉireann; informally people just say an Tuaisceart.
