HeyRuaHow to say “Adam” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ádhamh
- English:
- Adam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “awv” /ɑːvˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Ádhaimh, an Ádhaimh (e.g. sliocht Ádhaimh, Adam's descendants)
What does “Ádhamh” mean?
- Adam
- Adam, the first man in the Bible; also a male given name.Also: first man, male name.
“Ádhamh” with the article
Here is Ádhamh after the article (an t-alt).
an tÁdhamh
the Adam
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ádhamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ádhamh, the Irish word for Adam.
Ba é Ádhamh an chéad fhear, de réir an Bhíobla.
Adam was the first man, according to the Bible.
Chruthaigh Dia Ádhamh agus Éabha.
God created Adam and Eve.
Is sinne uile sliocht Ádhaimh.
We are all Adam's descendants.
D'ith Ádhamh an t-úll toirmiscthe.
Adam ate the forbidden apple.
Tá scéal Ádhaimh agus Éabha ag na páistí.
The children know the story of Adam and Eve.
Thug siad Ádhamh ar a mac.
They named their son Adam.
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Adam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Adam?
The Irish for Adam is Ádhamh (pronounced “awv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Ádhamh in Irish?
Ádhamh is said like “awv” (IPA /ɑːvˠ/).
Does Ádhamh have a plural?
No. Ádhamh is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Ádhamh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tÁdhamh (the Adam), a hÁdhamh (her Adam), a nÁdhamh (their Adam).
How do you say 'Adam and Eve' in Irish?
It is 'Ádhamh agus Éabha'.
What does 'sliocht Ádhaimh' mean?
'Sliocht Ádhaimh' literally means Adam's descendants and is used for the whole human race.
