HeyRuaHow to say “admiral” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimiréal
- English:
- admiral, admiral (butterfly)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-ir-ayl” /ˈamʲəɾʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aimiréil (admirals)
- Genitive singular:
- aimiréil, an aimiréil (e.g. long an aimiréil, the admiral's ship)
- Genitive plural:
- aimiréal, na n-aimiréal (e.g. cruinniú na n-aimiréal, the meeting of the admirals)
What does “aimiréal” mean?
“Aimiréal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- admiral
- A naval officer of the highest rank, commanding a fleet.Also: naval commander, fleet commander.
1 other meaning: admiral (butterfly)
- 2admiral (butterfly)
- A kind of butterfly, such as the red admiral.Also: admiral, red admiral, butterfly.
“Aimiréal” with the article
The plural of admiral in Irish is aimiréil. Here is aimiréal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aimiréal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimiréal, the Irish word for admiral.
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Admiral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for admiral?
The Irish for admiral is aimiréal (pronounced “AM-ir-ayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aimiréil. Depending on context it can also mean admiral (butterfly).
How do you pronounce aimiréal in Irish?
Aimiréal is said like “AM-ir-ayl” (IPA /ˈamʲəɾʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of admiral in Irish?
The plural of aimiréal is aimiréil; with the article, na haimiréil means “the admirals”. The genitive plural is aimiréal, as in cruinniú na n-aimiréal (the meeting of the admirals).
Does aimiréal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aimiréal can mean admiral or admiral (butterfly), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aimiréal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aimiréal (the admiral), a haimiréal (her admiral), a n-aimiréal (their admiral), na haimiréil (the admirals).
What is the Irish for 'red admiral' butterfly?
It is called 'aimiréal dearg', using the same word as the naval rank.
