eastát
The Irish word for estate is eastát.
eastát is used to refer to an extensive area of land that is under single ownership.
Meaning: (extensive) area of land under single ownership (noun)
Did you know?
- The word eastát is a linguistic relative of the English word 'status', as both derive from the Latin word for 'standing' or 'position'.
- While eastát describes a managed estate, an Irish speaker might use fásach for a wild or unmanaged one, which literally means 'wasteland'.
- Eastát is a direct linguistic import from Anglo-Norman and English, meaning it has no indigenous Gaelic root.
Examples in context
- Tá an eastát ollmhór.The estate is huge.
Example conversation
Niamh and Oisín are discussing a local landmark.
- NiamhAn bhfuil an eastát seo go hálainn?Is this estate beautiful?
- OisínTá, tá an talamh go hiontach.Yes, the land is wonderful.
- NiamhCé atá i mbun an eastáit?Who owns the estate?
- OisínNí thuigim é mé féin, Niamh.I don't know myself, Niamh.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eastát, CC BY-SA 4.0.
