HeyRuaHow to say “theatre” in Irish
- Irish:
- téatar
- English:
- theatre
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAY-tur” /tʲeːt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- téatair (theatres)
- Genitive singular:
- téatair, an téatair (e.g. doras an téatair, the door of the theatre)
- Genitive plural:
- téatar, na dtéatar (e.g. úinéirí na dtéatar, the owners of the theatres)
What does “téatar” mean?
“Téatar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- theatre
- A building where plays and other shows are performed for an audience.Also: theater, playhouse.
1 other meaning:
- 2theatre
- Drama as an art form, the work of writing and staging plays.Also: drama, stage.
Other Irish words for theatre: amharclann (theatre)
“Téatar” with the article
The plural of theatre in Irish is téatair. Here is téatar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téatar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téatar, the Irish word for theatre.
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Theatre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for theatre?
The Irish for theatre is téatar (pronounced “TAY-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is téatair.
How do you pronounce téatar in Irish?
Téatar is said like “TAY-tur” (IPA /tʲeːt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of theatre in Irish?
The plural of téatar is téatair; with the article, na téatair means “the theatres”. The genitive plural is téatar, as in úinéirí na dtéatar (the owners of the theatres).
Why does téatar change to théatar or dtéatar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téatar becomes mo théatar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéatar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téatar' and 'amharclann'?
Both can mean a theatre building; 'amharclann' is the more native and common word for the building, as in Amharclann na Mainistreach, while 'téatar' also covers theatre as an art form.
