HeyRuaHow to say “northeast” in Irish
- Irish:
- oirthuaisceart
- English:
- northeast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ir-HOOSH-kyurt” /ɛɾʲˈhuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- oirthuaiscirt, an oirthuaiscirt (e.g. gaoth an oirthuaiscirt, the northeast wind)
What does “oirthuaisceart” mean?
- northeast
- The direction or region halfway between north and east.Also: north-east, northeastern part.
“Oirthuaisceart” with the article
Here is oirthuaisceart after the article (an t-alt).
“Oirthuaisceart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oirthuaisceart, the Irish word for northeast.
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Northeast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for northeast?
The Irish for northeast is oirthuaisceart (pronounced “ir-HOOSH-kyurt”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce oirthuaisceart in Irish?
Oirthuaisceart is said like “ir-HOOSH-kyurt” (IPA /ɛɾʲˈhuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ/).
Does oirthuaisceart have a plural?
No plural form is given for oirthuaisceart in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oirthuaisceart sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oirthuaisceart (the northeast), a hoirthuaisceart (her northeast), a n-oirthuaisceart (their northeast).
How do I say 'to the northeast' as a direction?
Use the adverb 'soir ó thuaidh' for movement or position, e.g. 'Chuaigh siad soir ó thuaidh'; 'oirthuaisceart' is the noun for the region, as in 'san oirthuaisceart'.
