HeyRuaHow to say “place” in Irish
- Irish:
- áit
- English:
- place, space, position, holding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “awtch” /aːtʲ/
- Plural:
- áiteanna (places)
- Genitive singular:
- áite, na háite (e.g. ainm na háite, the name of the place)
- Genitive plural:
- áiteanna, na n-áiteanna (e.g. liosta na n-áiteanna, the list of the places)
What does “áit” mean?
“Áit” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- place
- A particular location, spot or area.Also: spot, location, area, site.
3 other meanings: space or position or holding
- 2space
- Room or space for someone or something.Also: room, seat.
- 3position
- A situation or position, including a role someone fills instead of another.Also: situation, stead.
- 4holding
- A piece of land or a farm that someone holds.Also: farm, property.
Other Irish words for place: cuir (put), láthair (site), ionad (place), plás (place)
“Áit” with the article
The plural of place in Irish is áiteanna. Here is áit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áit, 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 áit (pronounced “awtch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is áiteanna. Depending on context it can also mean space or position or holding.
How do you pronounce áit in Irish?
Áit is said like “awtch” (IPA /aːtʲ/).
What is the plural of place in Irish?
The plural of áit is áiteanna; with the article, na háiteanna means “the places”. The genitive plural is áiteanna, as in liosta na n-áiteanna (the list of the places).
Does áit have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áit can mean place, space, position or holding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áit sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an áit (the place), a háit (her place), a n-áit (their place), na háiteanna (the places).
How do I say 'instead of' using áit?
Use 'in áit' followed by the genitive, as in 'in áit an bhainne' (instead of the milk), or with a possessive: 'i m'áit' (in my place).
Does 'cá háit' mean the same as 'cá'?
Yes, 'cá háit' and 'cén áit' both mean 'where', as in 'Cá háit a bhfuil tú?' (Where are you?).
