HeyRuaHow to say “theatre” in Irish
- Irish:
- amharclann
- English:
- theatre
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OWR-uk-lun” /ˈəuɾˠkləˈn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- amharclanna (theatres)
- Genitive singular:
- amharclainne, na hamharclainne (e.g. doras na hamharclainne, the door of the theatre)
- Genitive plural:
- amharclann, na n-amharclann (e.g. lucht na n-amharclann, theatregoers)
What does “amharclann” mean?
- theatre
- A building where plays and other shows are performed for an audience.Also: theater, playhouse, auditorium.
Other Irish words for theatre: téatar (theatre)
“Amharclann” with the article
The plural of theatre in Irish is amharclanna. Here is amharclann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amharclann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amharclann, 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 amharclann (pronounced “OWR-uk-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is amharclanna.
How do you pronounce amharclann in Irish?
Amharclann is said like “OWR-uk-lun” (IPA /ˈəuɾˠkləˈn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of theatre in Irish?
The plural of amharclann is amharclanna; with the article, na hamharclanna means “the theatres”. The genitive plural is amharclann, as in lucht na n-amharclann (theatregoers).
Why does amharclann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an amharclann (the theatre), a hamharclann (her theatre), a n-amharclann (their theatre), na hamharclanna (the theatres).
What is the difference between amharclann and pictiúrlann?
An amharclann is a theatre for live plays, while a pictiúrlann is a cinema for films.
Where does the word amharclann come from?
It combines amharc 'viewing' with the suffix -lann 'place', so it means a place for watching.
