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Star cluster in Irish (Réaltbhraisle): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for star cluster is réaltbhraisle, a feminine noun (plural réaltbhraislí).
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How to say “star cluster” in Irish

Irish:
réaltbhraisle
English:
star cluster
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“RAYLT-vrash-luh”  /ˈreːl̪ˠt̪ˠˌwɾˠaʃl̠ʲə/
Various forms
Plural:
réaltbhraislí (star clusters)
Genitive singular:
réaltbhraisle, na réaltbhraisle (e.g. lár na réaltbhraisle, the centre of the star cluster)
Genitive plural:
réaltbhraislí, na réaltbhraislí (e.g. grianghraif de na réaltbhraislí, photographs of the star clusters)

What does “réaltbhraisle” mean?

star cluster
A group of stars that are close together in space and held together by gravity.Also: cluster of stars, cluster, galactic cluster.

“Réaltbhraisle” with the article

The plural of star cluster in Irish is réaltbhraislí. Here is réaltbhraisle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réaltbhraisle
the star cluster
No change after an
na réaltbhraislí
the star clusters
Plural: no change after na

“Réaltbhraisle” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réaltbhraisle, the Irish word for star cluster.

Is réaltbhraisle cháiliúil iad na Péarlaí.
The Pleiades are a famous star cluster.
Chonaic mé an réaltbhraisle trí theileascóp.
I saw the star cluster through a telescope.
Tá na céadta réalta sa réaltbhraisle sin.
There are hundreds of stars in that star cluster.
Tá réaltbhraislí éagsúla le feiceáil sa spéir.
Various star clusters can be seen in the sky.
Rinne sí staidéar ar aois na réaltbhraisle.
She studied the age of the star cluster.
Is í sin mo réaltbhraisle is ansa liom.
That is my favourite star cluster.
Tá réaltaí óga i réaltbhraisle oscailte.
There are young stars in an open star cluster.

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Star cluster in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for star cluster?

The Irish for star cluster is réaltbhraisle (pronounced “RAYLT-vrash-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réaltbhraislí.

How do you pronounce réaltbhraisle in Irish?

Réaltbhraisle is said like “RAYLT-vrash-luh” (IPA /ˈreːl̪ˠt̪ˠˌwɾˠaʃl̠ʲə/).

What is the plural of star cluster in Irish?

The plural of réaltbhraisle is réaltbhraislí; with the article, na réaltbhraislí means “the star clusters”. The genitive plural is réaltbhraislí, as in grianghraif de na réaltbhraislí (photographs of the star clusters).

What is the difference between réaltbhraisle and réaltra?

A réaltbhraisle is a star cluster, a small group of stars within a galaxy, while a réaltra is a whole galaxy.

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