HeyRuaHow to say “weather” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimsir
- English:
- weather, time, tense, period of service
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-shir” /ˈamʲʃəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- aimsirí
- Genitive singular:
- aimsire, na haimsire (e.g. réamhaisnéis na haimsire, the weather forecast)
- Genitive plural:
- aimsirí, na n-aimsirí (e.g. ainmneacha na n-aimsirí, the names of the tenses)
What does “aimsir” mean?
“Aimsir” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- weather
- The state of the air and sky at a particular time, such as rain, sun or wind.Also: climate, conditions.
3 other meanings: time or tense or period of service
- 2time
- A period or season of time, such as an era or time of year.Also: season, period, era.
- 3tense
- In grammar, the form of a verb that shows when an action happens.Also: verb tense, grammatical tense.
- 4period of service
- A term spent working in someone's service, especially as a hired servant.Also: term of service, service.
“Aimsir” with the article
The plural of weather in Irish is aimsirí. Here is aimsir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimsir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimsir, the Irish word for weather.
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Phrases with “aimsir”
Weather in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weather?
The Irish for weather is aimsir (pronounced “AM-shir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aimsirí. Depending on context it can also mean time or tense or period of service.
How do you pronounce aimsir in Irish?
Aimsir is said like “AM-shir” (IPA /ˈamʲʃəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of weather in Irish?
The plural of aimsir is aimsirí; with the article, it is na haimsirí. The genitive plural is aimsirí, as in ainmneacha na n-aimsirí (the names of the tenses).
Does aimsir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aimsir can mean weather, time, tense or period of service, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aimsir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aimsir (the weather), a haimsir (her weather), a n-aimsir (their weather).
What is the difference between 'aimsir' and 'am'?
'Aimsir' mostly means weather or a season or grammatical tense, while 'am' is the usual word for clock time, as in 'Cén t-am é?'.
How do I say 'hobby' in Irish?
Use 'caitheamh aimsire', literally 'spending of time', as in 'Cad é do chaitheamh aimsire?'.
