HeyRuaHow to say “oratory” in Irish
- Irish:
- aireagal
- English:
- oratory, ward, apartment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ig-ul” /ˈaɾʲəɡəl/
- Plural:
- aireagail (oratories)
- Genitive singular:
- aireagail, an aireagail (e.g. doras an aireagail, the door of the oratory)
- Genitive plural:
- aireagal, na n-aireagal (e.g. fothracha na n-aireagal, the ruins of the oratories)
What does “aireagal” mean?
“Aireagal” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- oratory
- A small chapel or room set aside for private prayer.Also: chapel, prayer room, small church.
2 other meanings: ward or apartment
- 2ward
- A room or section in a hospital where patients are cared for.Also: hospital ward, sickroom.
- 3apartment
- A private room or chamber in a large building, especially in older or literary usage.Also: chamber, room.
“Aireagal” with the article
The plural of oratory in Irish is aireagail. Here is aireagal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aireagal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aireagal, the Irish word for oratory.
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Oratory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oratory?
The Irish for oratory is aireagal (pronounced “AR-ig-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aireagail. Depending on context it can also mean ward or apartment.
How do you pronounce aireagal in Irish?
Aireagal is said like “AR-ig-ul” (IPA /ˈaɾʲəɡəl/).
What is the plural of oratory in Irish?
The plural of aireagal is aireagail; with the article, na haireagail means “the oratories”. The genitive plural is aireagal, as in fothracha na n-aireagal (the ruins of the oratories).
Does aireagal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aireagal can mean oratory, ward or apartment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aireagal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aireagal (the oratory), a haireagal (her oratory), a n-aireagal (their oratory), na haireagail (the oratories).
Is 'aireagal' the usual word for a hospital ward?
In everyday speech 'barda' is more common for a hospital ward, while 'aireagal' is best known for an early Christian oratory such as Aireagal Ghallarais.
