HeyRuaHow to say “shortcut” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicearra
- English:
- shortcut, abridgement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ur-uh” /ˈakʲəɾˠə/
- Plural:
- aicearraí (shortcuts)
- Genitive singular:
- aicearra, an aicearra (e.g. fad an aicearra, the length of the shortcut)
- Genitive plural:
- aicearraí, na n-aicearraí (e.g. liosta na n-aicearraí, the list of shortcuts)
What does “aicearra” mean?
“Aicearra” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shortcut
- A shorter or quicker way to get somewhere.Also: short cut, quicker way.
2 other meanings: abridgement
- 2abridgement
- A shortened version of something, such as a text.Also: abridgment, shortening, abbreviation.
- 3shortcut
- In computing, a key combination or icon that gives quick access to a command or file.Also: keyboard shortcut, desktop shortcut.
Other Irish words for shortcut: cóngar (shortcut)
“Aicearra” with the article
The plural of shortcut in Irish is aicearraí. Here is aicearra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicearra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicearra, the Irish word for shortcut.
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Shortcut in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shortcut?
The Irish for shortcut is aicearra (pronounced “AK-ur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aicearraí. Depending on context it can also mean abridgement.
How do you pronounce aicearra in Irish?
Aicearra is said like “AK-ur-uh” (IPA /ˈakʲəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of shortcut in Irish?
The plural of aicearra is aicearraí; with the article, na haicearraí means “the shortcuts”. The genitive plural is aicearraí, as in liosta na n-aicearraí (the list of shortcuts).
Does aicearra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aicearra can mean shortcut or abridgement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aicearra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aicearra (the shortcut), a haicearra (her shortcut), a n-aicearra (their shortcut), na haicearraí (the shortcuts).
How do I say 'to take a shortcut' in Irish?
Say 'aicearra a ghabháil' or 'an aicearra a thógáil', e.g. Ghabh sé an aicearra abhaile.
Is 'aicearra' related to 'giorrúchán'?
Both involve shortening, but 'giorrúchán' is an abbreviation of a word, while 'aicearra' is mainly a shorter route or quick way.
