nuachtán
/nˠuˑəxt̪ˠaːnˠ/masculine
The Irish word for newspaper is nuachtán. If unsure, use nuachtán. Wiktionary also lists páipéar nuachta.
Meaning: publication (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| nuachtán | /nˠuˑəxt̪ˠaːnˠ/ | masculine |
| páipéar nuachta | masculine |
Both nuachtán and páipéar nuachta are used to refer to a newspaper publication.
What does it mean word for word?
The word nuachtán is derived from nuacht, which means news. The phrase páipéar nuachta is a literal construction meaning 'news paper'.
How do you pronounce it?
/nˠuˑəxt̪ˠaːnˠ/
Did you know?
- The word nuachtán uses a diminutive suffix, '-án', which would technically translate to 'little news' or 'small news'.
- The suffix '-án' used in nuachtán functions much like the English suffix '-let', as seen in the word 'booklet'.
Examples in context
- Tá sí ag scríobh ailt do nuachtán na scoile.She's writing an article for the school newspaper.This sentence shows how to use nuachtán when talking about writing an article for a school publication.Tatoeba #11089264 by janTuki, translation #10861532 by Amastan
- Tá nuachtán agam.I have a newspaper.This sentence demonstrates the use of nuachtán to express possession.Tatoeba #7075967 by azraelgnosis, translation #7075969 by azraelgnosis
Example conversation
Siobhán and Cathal are at a cafe.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil nuachtán agat, a Chathail?Do you have a newspaper, Cathal?
- CathalNíl, ach tá ceann ar an bord.No, but there is one on the table.
- SiobhánGo raibh maith agat, léifidh mé é.Thank you, I will read it.
- CathalTá fáilte ort, a Siobhán.You are welcome, Siobhán.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “newspaper” translations and entries nuachtán, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nuachtán, páipéar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
