HeyRuaHow to say “alligator” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailigéadar
- English:
- alligator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-ig-ay-dur” /ˈalʲɪɡʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- ailigéadair (alligators)
- Genitive singular:
- ailigéadair, an ailigéadair (e.g. eireaball an ailigéadair, the alligator's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- ailigéadar, na n-ailigéadar (e.g. ealta na n-ailigéadar, the group of alligators)
What does “ailigéadar” mean?
- alligator
- A large reptile with a broad snout, related to the crocodile, found in America and China.Also: gator, reptile.
Other Irish words for alligator: crogall (crocodile)
“Ailigéadar” with the article
The plural of alligator in Irish is ailigéadair. Here is ailigéadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ailigéadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailigéadar, the Irish word for alligator.
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Alligator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alligator?
The Irish for alligator is ailigéadar (pronounced “AL-ig-ay-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ailigéadair.
How do you pronounce ailigéadar in Irish?
Ailigéadar is said like “AL-ig-ay-dur” (IPA /ˈalʲɪɡʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of alligator in Irish?
The plural of ailigéadar is ailigéadair; with the article, na hailigéadair means “the alligators”. The genitive plural is ailigéadar, as in ealta na n-ailigéadar (the group of alligators).
Why does ailigéadar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ailigéadar (the alligator), a hailigéadar (her alligator), a n-ailigéadar (their alligator), na hailigéadair (the alligators).
What is the difference between 'ailigéadar' and 'crogall'?
'Ailigéadar' is an alligator, which has a broader snout, while 'crogall' is a crocodile.
