HeyRuaHow to say “place” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionad
- English:
- place, centre, stead, post
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-ud” /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ionaid (places)
- Genitive singular:
- ionaid, an ionaid (e.g. bainisteoir an ionaid, manager of the centre)
- Genitive plural:
- ionad, na n-ionad (e.g. liosta na n-ionad, the list of centres)
What does “ionad” mean?
“Ionad” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- place
- A place, position or site where something is or happens.Also: position, site, spot, location.
3 other meanings: centre or stead or post
- 2centre
- A building or place where a particular activity or service is based.Also: venue, facility, center.
- 3stead
- The place of another person or thing, as in a replacement or substitute, used in phrases like 'in ionad'.Also: instead, substitute, replacement.
- 4post
- A position or rank held by someone.Also: rank, station, position.
Other Irish words for place: cuir (put), áit (place), láthair (site), plás (place)
“Ionad” with the article
The plural of place in Irish is ionaid. Here is ionad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionad, the Irish word for place.
Other nouns in Irish
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Place in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for place?
The Irish for place is ionad (pronounced “UN-ud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionaid. Depending on context it can also mean centre or stead or post.
How do you pronounce ionad in Irish?
Ionad is said like “UN-ud” (IPA /ˈʊnˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of place in Irish?
The plural of ionad is ionaid; with the article, na hionaid means “the places”. The genitive plural is ionad, as in liosta na n-ionad (the list of centres).
Does ionad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionad can mean place, centre, stead or post, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ionad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionad (the place), a hionad (her place), a n-ionad (their place), na hionaid (the places).
What is the difference between 'ionad' and 'áit'?
'Áit' is the everyday word for place, while 'ionad' is more formal and is used for centres and sites, as in 'ionad spóirt' (sports centre).
How do I say 'instead of' using this word?
Use 'in ionad' followed by the genitive: 'in ionad an chairr' means instead of the car.
