HeyRuaHow to say “northwest” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarthuaisceart
- English:
- northwest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-hoosh-kyart” /ˈiəɾˌhuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- iarthuaiscirt, an iarthuaiscirt (e.g. cósta an iarthuaiscirt, the northwest coast)
What does “iarthuaisceart” mean?
- northwest
- The direction or region lying between north and west.Also: north-west, northwestern region.
“Iarthuaisceart” with the article
Here is iarthuaisceart after the article (an t-alt).
“Iarthuaisceart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarthuaisceart, the Irish word for northwest.
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Northwest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for northwest?
The Irish for northwest is iarthuaisceart (pronounced “EER-hoosh-kyart”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iarthuaisceart in Irish?
Iarthuaisceart is said like “EER-hoosh-kyart” (IPA /ˈiəɾˌhuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ/).
Does iarthuaisceart have a plural?
No plural form is given for iarthuaisceart in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iarthuaisceart sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarthuaisceart (the northwest), a hiarthuaisceart (her northwest), a n-iarthuaisceart (their northwest).
How do I say 'to the northwest' as a direction?
Use the adverb 'siar ó thuaidh' for direction, while 'iarthuaisceart' is the noun for the region, as in 'san iarthuaisceart' (in the northwest).
