HeyRuaHow to say “shot” in Irish
- Irish:
- urchar
- English:
- shot, bullet, bullet point
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-uh-khur” /ˈuɾˠəxəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- urchair (shots)
- Genitive singular:
- urchair, an urchair (e.g. fuaim an urchair, the sound of the shot)
- Genitive plural:
- urchar, na n-urchar (e.g. fuaim na n-urchar, the sound of the shots)
What does “urchar” mean?
“Urchar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shot
- The act of firing or throwing something, such as a gun being fired or a stone being thrown.Also: gunshot, throw, cast.
“Urchar” with the article
The plural of shot in Irish is urchair. Here is urchar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Urchar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urchar, the Irish word for shot.
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Shot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shot?
The Irish for shot is urchar (pronounced “UR-uh-khur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is urchair. Depending on context it can also mean bullet or bullet point.
How do you pronounce urchar in Irish?
Urchar is said like “UR-uh-khur” (IPA /ˈuɾˠəxəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of shot in Irish?
The plural of urchar is urchair; with the article, na hurchair means “the shots”. The genitive plural is urchar, as in fuaim na n-urchar (the sound of the shots).
Does urchar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urchar can mean shot, bullet or bullet point, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urchar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-urchar (the shot), a hurchar (her shot), a n-urchar (their shot), na hurchair (the shots).
What is the difference between urchar and piléar?
Piléar is the bullet itself as an object, while urchar is mainly the shot or throw, though it can also mean a round of ammunition.
Can urchar be used for throwing, not just guns?
Yes, urchar cloiche is a stone's throw or a cast of a stone, so it covers any launching of a missile.
