HeyRuaHow to say “small pillow” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhartán
- English:
- small pillow, compress, lump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-ur-tawn” /ˈəiəɾˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- adhartáin (small pillows)
- Genitive singular:
- adhartáin, an adhartáin (e.g. clúdach an adhartáin, the cover of the small pillow)
- Genitive plural:
- adhartán, na n-adhartán (e.g. clúdaigh na n-adhartán, the covers of the small pillows)
What does “adhartán” mean?
“Adhartán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- small pillow
- A small pillow or cushion, especially one for supporting the head or a body part.Also: cushion, pad, bolster.
2 other meanings: compress or lump
- 2compress
- A pad of cloth pressed on a wound or sore part of the body.Also: pad, dressing.
- 3lump
- A swelling or raised lump, for example on the skin.Also: swelling, bump.
“Adhartán” with the article
The plural of small pillow in Irish is adhartáin. Here is adhartán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adhartán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhartán, the Irish word for small pillow.
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Small pillow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for small pillow?
The Irish for small pillow is adhartán (pronounced “EYE-ur-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adhartáin. Depending on context it can also mean compress or lump.
How do you pronounce adhartán in Irish?
Adhartán is said like “EYE-ur-tawn” (IPA /ˈəiəɾˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of small pillow in Irish?
The plural of adhartán is adhartáin; with the article, na hadhartáin means “the small pillows”. The genitive plural is adhartán, as in clúdaigh na n-adhartán (the covers of the small pillows).
Does adhartán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adhartán can mean small pillow, compress or lump, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does adhartán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhartán (the small pillow), a hadhartán (her small pillow), a n-adhartán (their small pillow), na hadhartáin (the small pillows).
How is 'adhartán' different from 'piliúr'?
'Piliúr' is the ordinary word for a bed pillow, while 'adhartán' is a small pillow, cushion or pad; it is related to 'adhairt', a bolster.
