HeyRuaHow to say “structure” in Irish
- Irish:
- struchtúr
- English:
- structure, construction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STRUKH-toor” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠʊxt̪ˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- struchtúir (structures)
- Genitive singular:
- struchtúir, an struchtúir (e.g. neart an struchtúir, the strength of the structure)
- Genitive plural:
- struchtúr, na struchtúr (e.g. cobhsaíocht na struchtúr, the stability of the structures)
What does “struchtúr” mean?
“Struchtúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- structure
- The way the parts of something are arranged or organised, or a thing built from parts.Also: framework, arrangement, organisation.
1 other meaning: construction
- 2construction
- In grammar, a group of words arranged to form a meaningful phrase or pattern.Also: grammatical construction, sentence structure.
Other Irish words for structure: foirgneamh (building)
“Struchtúr” with the article
The plural of structure in Irish is struchtúir. Here is struchtúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Struchtúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using struchtúr, the Irish word for structure.
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Structure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for structure?
The Irish for structure is struchtúr (pronounced “STRUKH-toor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is struchtúir. Depending on context it can also mean construction.
How do you pronounce struchtúr in Irish?
Struchtúr is said like “STRUKH-toor” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠʊxt̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of structure in Irish?
The plural of struchtúr is struchtúir; with the article, na struchtúir means “the structures”. The genitive plural is struchtúr, as in cobhsaíocht na struchtúr (the stability of the structures).
Does struchtúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Struchtúr can mean structure or construction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there a native Irish alternative to 'struchtúr'?
Yes, 'déanamh' or 'eagar' can describe how something is made or arranged, and 'creat' means a framework, but 'struchtúr' is the standard technical term.
