HeyRuaHow to say “slaughter” in Irish
- Irish:
- ár
- English:
- slaughter, destruction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “awr” /aːɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- áir, an áir (e.g. páirc an áir, the field of slaughter)
What does “ár” mean?
“Ár” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slaughter
- The killing of many people or animals at once, especially in battle.Also: carnage, massacre, bloodshed.
1 other meaning: destruction
- 2destruction
- Great damage or ruin caused to something.Also: havoc, ruin, devastation.
“Ár” with the article
Here is ár after the article (an t-alt).
“Ár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ár, the Irish word for slaughter.
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Slaughter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slaughter?
The Irish for slaughter is ár (pronounced “awr”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean destruction.
How do you pronounce ár in Irish?
Ár is said like “awr” (IPA /aːɾˠ/).
Does ár have a plural?
No plural form is given for ár in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ár have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ár can mean slaughter or destruction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ár sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ár (the slaughter), a hár (her slaughter), a n-ár (their slaughter).
Is the noun 'ár' the same as 'ár' meaning 'our'?
No. The possessive 'ár' (our), as in 'ár dteach', is a different word; the noun 'ár' means slaughter, as in 'rinneadh ár orthu'.
How do you say 'to slaughter' using this word?
Use 'ár a dhéanamh ar', for example 'rinne siad ár ar an namhaid' (they slaughtered the enemy).
