HeyRuaHow to say “observatory” in Irish
- Irish:
- réadlann
- English:
- observatory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYD-lun” /ˈɾʲeːd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- réadlanna (observatories)
- Genitive singular:
- réadlainne, na réadlainne (e.g. cruinneachán na réadlainne, the dome of the observatory)
- Genitive plural:
- réadlann, na réadlann (e.g. trealamh na réadlann, the observatories' equipment)
What does “réadlann” mean?
- observatory
- A building equipped with telescopes for observing the stars, planets and sky.Also: astronomical observatory, star observatory.
“Réadlann” with the article
The plural of observatory in Irish is réadlanna. Here is réadlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réadlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réadlann, the Irish word for observatory.
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Observatory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for observatory?
The Irish for observatory is réadlann (pronounced “RAYD-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réadlanna.
How do you pronounce réadlann in Irish?
Réadlann is said like “RAYD-lun” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːd̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of observatory in Irish?
The plural of réadlann is réadlanna; with the article, na réadlanna means “the observatories”. The genitive plural is réadlann, as in trealamh na réadlann (the observatories' equipment).
How is 'réadlann' formed?
It combines 'réad' (object, in the sense of observing) with the suffix '-lann', meaning a place, as in 'leabharlann' (library) and 'saotharlann' (laboratory).
