HeyRuaHow to say “watch” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaireadóir
- English:
- watch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OOR-uh-dohr” /ˈuəɾʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- uaireadóirí (watches)
- Genitive singular:
- uaireadóra, an uaireadóra (e.g. strapa an uaireadóra, the watch strap)
- Genitive plural:
- uaireadóirí, na n-uaireadóirí (e.g. siopa uaireadóirí, a watch shop)
What does “uaireadóir” mean?
- watch
- A small clock worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.Also: wristwatch, pocket watch, timepiece.
Other Irish words for watch: faire (watching), coimhéad (watching), coimhéad (watch), feith (watch)
“Uaireadóir” with the article
The plural of watch in Irish is uaireadóirí. Here is uaireadóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaireadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaireadóir, the Irish word for watch.
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Watch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for watch?
The Irish for watch is uaireadóir (pronounced “OOR-uh-dohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uaireadóirí.
How do you pronounce uaireadóir in Irish?
Uaireadóir is said like “OOR-uh-dohr” (IPA /ˈuəɾʲəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of watch in Irish?
The plural of uaireadóir is uaireadóirí; with the article, na huaireadóirí means “the watches”. The genitive plural is uaireadóirí, as in siopa uaireadóirí (a watch shop).
Why does uaireadóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uaireadóir (the watch), a huaireadóir (her watch), a n-uaireadóir (their watch), na huaireadóirí (the watches).
What is the difference between uaireadóir and clog?
Uaireadóir is a watch you wear or carry, while clog is a clock on a wall or table.
How do I ask what time it is?
Say 'Cén t-am é?'; you might check it on d'uaireadóir.
