HeyRuaHow to say “alpha” in Irish
- Irish:
- alfa
- English:
- alpha
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-fuh” /ˈal̪ˠəfˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- alfa, an alfa (e.g. cruth an alfa, the shape of the alpha)
What does “alfa” mean?
- alpha
- The first letter of the Greek alphabet.Also: Greek letter alpha, first Greek letter.
“Alfa” with the article
Here is alfa after the article (an t-alt).
an t-alfa
the alpha
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Alfa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using alfa, the Irish word for alpha.
Is é alfa an chéad litir san aibítir Ghréigise.
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
Scríobh an múinteoir alfa ar an gclár.
The teacher wrote an alpha on the board.
Seasann an t-alfa d'uillinn sa cheist seo.
The alpha stands for an angle in this question.
Ní féidir liom an t-alfa a scríobh i gceart.
I can't write the alpha properly.
Tá siombail an alfa le feiceáil ar an mballa.
The alpha symbol can be seen on the wall.
Is é an t-alfa agus an óimige é.
He is the alpha and the omega.
Cuir alfa in ionad na huimhreach sin.
Put an alpha in place of that number.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Alpha in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alpha?
The Irish for alpha is alfa (pronounced “AL-fuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce alfa in Irish?
Alfa is said like “AL-fuh” (IPA /ˈal̪ˠəfˠə/).
Does alfa have a plural?
No plural form is given for alfa in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does alfa sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-alfa (the alpha), a halfa (her alpha), a n-alfa (their alpha).
How do you say 'the alpha and the omega' in Irish?
It is 'an t-alfa agus an óimige', used for the beginning and the end.
