HeyRuaHow to say “remote place” in Irish
- Irish:
- iargúil
- English:
- remote place, remoteness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-uh-gool” /ˈiəɾˠəɡuːlʲ/
- Plural:
- iargúlacha (remote places)
- Genitive singular:
- iargúlach, na hiargúlach (e.g. muintir na hiargúlach, the people of the remote place)
- Genitive plural:
- iargúlacha, na n-iargúlacha (e.g. saol na n-iargúlacha, life in remote places)
What does “iargúil” mean?
“Iargúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- remote place
- A remote, out-of-the-way place far from towns and people.Also: remote corner, backwoods, back of beyond, outback.
1 other meaning: remoteness
- 2remoteness
- The quality of being isolated or far away from everything.Also: isolation, seclusion.
“Iargúil” with the article
The plural of remote place in Irish is iargúlacha. Here is iargúil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iargúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iargúil, the Irish word for remote place.
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Remote place in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for remote place?
The Irish for remote place is iargúil (pronounced “EER-uh-gool”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iargúlacha. Depending on context it can also mean remoteness.
How do you pronounce iargúil in Irish?
Iargúil is said like “EER-uh-gool” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠəɡuːlʲ/).
What is the plural of remote place in Irish?
The plural of iargúil is iargúlacha; with the article, na hiargúlacha means “the remote places”. The genitive plural is iargúlacha, as in saol na n-iargúlacha (life in remote places).
Does iargúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iargúil can mean remote place or remoteness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iargúil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iargúil (the remote place), a hiargúil (her remote place), a n-iargúil (their remote place), na hiargúlacha (the remote places).
Is there an adjective related to 'iargúil'?
Yes, 'iargúlta' means remote or isolated, as in 'áit iargúlta', a remote place.
