Irish word

aird

direction

nounfeminine/ɑːɾˠdʲ/

aird means “direction” in Irish and is used as a noun. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /ɑːɾˠdʲ/.

Mutation forms

Ba mhaith liom bhur n-aird, le bhur dtoil.

I would like your attention, please.

Ghnóthaigh sí aird idirnáisiúnta as a cuid taighde.

She received international acclaim for her research.

Tá aird idirnáisiúnta ar na leabhair.

The books are the focus of international attention.

Amanna, tugann na meáin aird ar na cásanna sin, amanna eile ní thugann.

Sometimes the media pay attention to those cases, other times they don't.

Travel

dún

fort

aire

care

baile

home.

bealach

way

contae

county

bóthar

road

cathair

city

sráid

street

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