HeyRuaHow to say “alfalfa” in Irish
- Irish:
- alfalfa
- English:
- alfalfa
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “al-FAL-uh” /ˈalˠfˠalˠfˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- alfalfa, an alfalfa (e.g. síolta alfalfa, alfalfa seeds)
What does “alfalfa” mean?
- alfalfa
- A leafy plant of the pea family grown as fodder for cattle and other animals, also called lucerne.Also: lucerne, medicago sativa, fodder plant.
“Alfalfa” with the article
Here is alfalfa after the article (an t-alt).
an t-alfalfa
the alfalfa
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Alfalfa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alfalfa, the Irish word for alfalfa.
Fásann an feirmeoir alfalfa sa pháirc sin.
The farmer grows alfalfa in that field.
Is maith leis na ba an t-alfalfa.
The cows like the alfalfa.
Cheannaigh sí mála síolta alfalfa inné.
She bought a bag of alfalfa seeds yesterday.
Tá an t-alfalfa ard go leor anois.
The alfalfa is quite tall now.
Cuirtear alfalfa i sailéid uaireanta.
Alfalfa is sometimes put in salads.
Bíonn go leor próitéine san alfalfa.
There is a lot of protein in alfalfa.
Thug sé féar agus alfalfa do na capaill.
He gave hay and alfalfa to the horses.
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Alfalfa in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alfalfa?
The Irish for alfalfa is alfalfa (pronounced “al-FAL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce alfalfa in Irish?
Alfalfa is said like “al-FAL-uh” (IPA /ˈalˠfˠalˠfˠə/).
Does alfalfa have a plural?
No plural form is given for alfalfa in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does alfalfa sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-alfalfa (the alfalfa), a halfalfa (her alfalfa), a n-alfalfa (their alfalfa).
Is there another Irish word for alfalfa?
Alfalfa is the usual term, though you may also see 'lusaírne' used for lucerne in some dictionaries.
