HeyRuaHow to say “throne” in Irish
- Irish:
- ríchathaoir
- English:
- throne
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-khah-heer” /ˈɾʲiːˌxahiːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ríchathaoireacha (thrones)
- Genitive singular:
- ríchathaoireach, na ríchathaoireach (e.g. oidhre na ríchathaoireach, heir to the throne)
- Genitive plural:
- ríchathaoireacha, na ríchathaoireacha (e.g. seomra na ríchathaoireacha, the throne room)
What does “ríchathaoir” mean?
“Ríchathaoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- throne
- The ceremonial chair on which a king or queen sits.Also: royal seat, royal chair.
1 other meaning:
- 2throne
- Royal power or sovereignty, as in coming to or losing the throne.Also: sovereignty, crown, kingship.
“Ríchathaoir” with the article
The plural of throne in Irish is ríchathaoireacha. Here is ríchathaoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ríchathaoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ríchathaoir, the Irish word for throne.
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Throne in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for throne?
The Irish for throne is ríchathaoir (pronounced “REE-khah-heer”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ríchathaoireacha.
How do you pronounce ríchathaoir in Irish?
Ríchathaoir is said like “REE-khah-heer” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːˌxahiːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of throne in Irish?
The plural of ríchathaoir is ríchathaoireacha; with the article, na ríchathaoireacha means “the thrones”. The genitive plural is ríchathaoireacha, as in seomra na ríchathaoireacha (the throne room).
How is 'ríchathaoir' formed?
It combines the prefix rí- 'royal, king' with 'cathaoir' 'chair', lenited to 'chathaoir', so it literally means 'king chair'.
How do you say 'came to the throne'?
A common phrasing is 'chuaigh sé ar an ríchathaoir', literally 'he went onto the throne'.
