HeyRuaHow to say “speech” in Irish
- Irish:
- urlabhra
- English:
- speech, diction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-luh-vruh” /ˈʊɾˠl̪ˠəvˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- urlabhraí (speeches)
- Genitive singular:
- urlabhra, na hurlabhra (e.g. saoirse na hurlabhra, freedom of speech)
- Genitive plural:
- urlabhraí, na n-urlabhraí (e.g. bacanna na n-urlabhraí, the speech impediments)
What does “urlabhra” mean?
“Urlabhra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- speech
- The faculty or act of speaking, the power to express yourself in spoken words.Also: utterance, power of speech, speaking.
1 other meaning: diction
- 2diction
- The manner in which someone pronounces and articulates words.Also: articulation, enunciation, pronunciation.
Other Irish words for speech: óráid (speech)
“Urlabhra” with the article
The plural of speech in Irish is urlabhraí. Here is urlabhra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Urlabhra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urlabhra, the Irish word for speech.
Other nouns in Irish
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Speech in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for speech?
The Irish for speech is urlabhra (pronounced “UR-luh-vruh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is urlabhraí. Depending on context it can also mean diction.
How do you pronounce urlabhra in Irish?
Urlabhra is said like “UR-luh-vruh” (IPA /ˈʊɾˠl̪ˠəvˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of speech in Irish?
The plural of urlabhra is urlabhraí; with the article, na hurlabhraí means “the speeches”. The genitive plural is urlabhraí, as in bacanna na n-urlabhraí (the speech impediments).
Does urlabhra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urlabhra can mean speech or diction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urlabhra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an urlabhra (the speech), a hurlabhra (her speech), a n-urlabhra (their speech), na hurlabhraí (the speeches).
What is the difference between urlabhra and caint?
Urlabhra is the faculty or manner of speech, as in saoirse urlabhra (freedom of speech), while caint is everyday talk or conversation.
How do I say native speakers of Irish?
Use cainteoirí dúchais, while lucht urlabhra na Gaeilge refers to Irish speakers in general.
