HeyRuaHow to say “translation” in Irish
- Irish:
- aistriúchán
- English:
- translation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ash-troo-KHAWN” /ˈaʃtʲɾʲuːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- aistriúcháin (translations)
- Genitive singular:
- aistriúcháin, an aistriúcháin (e.g. teideal an aistriúcháin, the title of the translation)
- Genitive plural:
- aistriúchán, na n-aistriúchán (e.g. cnuasach na n-aistriúchán, the collection of translations)
What does “aistriúchán” mean?
- translation
- A text or piece of speech that has been put from one language into another.Also: translated text, rendering, version.
Other Irish words for translation: aistriú (translation)
“Aistriúchán” with the article
The plural of translation in Irish is aistriúcháin. Here is aistriúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aistriúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aistriúchán, the Irish word for translation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Translation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for translation?
The Irish for translation is aistriúchán (pronounced “ash-troo-KHAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aistriúcháin.
How do you pronounce aistriúchán in Irish?
Aistriúchán is said like “ash-troo-KHAWN” (IPA /ˈaʃtʲɾʲuːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of translation in Irish?
The plural of aistriúchán is aistriúcháin; with the article, na haistriúcháin means “the translations”. The genitive plural is aistriúchán, as in cnuasach na n-aistriúchán (the collection of translations).
Why does aistriúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aistriúchán (the translation), a haistriúchán (her translation), a n-aistriúchán (their translation), na haistriúcháin (the translations).
What is the difference between aistriúchán and aistriú?
Aistriúchán is the finished translation, while aistriú is the verbal noun of aistrigh and means the act of translating, or moving or transferring something.
How do I say 'a translation of' something?
Use the preposition ar: aistriúchán ar an mBíobla, 'a translation of the Bible'.
