HeyRuaHow to say “translation” in Irish
- Irish:
- aistriú
- English:
- translation, transfer, change
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aistrigh, to translate (ag aistriú, translating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-troo” /ˈaʃtʲɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- aistrithe, an aistrithe (e.g. cáilíocht an aistrithe, the quality of the translation)
What does “aistriú” mean?
“Aistriú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- translation
- Verbal noun of aistrigh: the act of putting words from one language into another.Also: translating, rendering.
2 other meanings: transfer or change
- 2transfer
- Verbal noun of aistrigh: the act of moving someone or something from one place, job or owner to another.Also: moving, removal, relocation, move.
- 3change
- A switch or change from one state, position or arrangement to another, including transposition.Also: switch, transposition, shift.
Other Irish words for translation: aistriúchán (translation)
“Aistriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, aistriú means translating: it is the verbal noun of the verb aistrigh (to translate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aistriú” with the article
Here is aistriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Aistriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aistriú, 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 aistriú (pronounced “ASH-troo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean transfer or change.
How do you pronounce aistriú in Irish?
Aistriú is said like “ASH-troo” (IPA /ˈaʃtʲɾʲuː/).
Does aistriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for aistriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aistriú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aistriú can mean translation, transfer or change, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aistriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aistriú (the translation), a haistriú (her translation), a n-aistriú (their translation).
What is the difference between aistriú and aistriúchán?
Aistriú is the act of translating or moving, while aistriúchán usually means a finished translation, the translated text itself.
