HeyRuaHow to say “palace” in Irish
- Irish:
- pálás
- English:
- palace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAW-lawss” /ˈpˠɑːl̪ˠɑːsˠ/
- Plural:
- páláis (palaces)
- Genitive singular:
- páláis, an pháláis (e.g. geataí an pháláis, the gates of the palace)
- Genitive plural:
- pálás, na bpálás (e.g. ailtireacht na bpálás, the architecture of the palaces)
What does “pálás” mean?
- palace
- A large, grand building where a king, queen, bishop or other important person lives.Also: royal residence, mansion.
“Pálás” with the article
The plural of palace in Irish is páláis. Here is pálás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pálás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pálás, the Irish word for palace.
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Palace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for palace?
The Irish for palace is pálás (pronounced “PAW-lawss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is páláis.
How do you pronounce pálás in Irish?
Pálás is said like “PAW-lawss” (IPA /ˈpˠɑːl̪ˠɑːsˠ/).
What is the plural of palace in Irish?
The plural of pálás is páláis; with the article, na páláis means “the palaces”. The genitive plural is pálás, as in ailtireacht na bpálás (the architecture of the palaces).
Why does pálás change to phálás or bpálás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pálás becomes mo phálás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpálás (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'pálás' and 'caisleán'?
'Pálás' is a grand residence, often royal, while 'caisleán' is a castle, usually fortified for defence.
