HeyRuaHow to say “amber” in Irish
- Irish:
- ómra
- English:
- amber, amber colour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OHM-ruh” /ˈoːmˠɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- ómra, an ómra (e.g. muince ómra, an amber necklace)
What does “ómra” mean?
“Ómra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- amber
- A hard, yellowish-brown fossilised tree resin, used to make jewellery.Also: fossil resin.
1 other meaning: amber colour
- 2amber colour
- The warm yellowish-orange colour of amber, as in a traffic light.Also: amber, yellow-brown.
“Ómra” with the article
Here is ómra after the article (an t-alt).
“Ómra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ómra, the Irish word for amber.
Other nouns in Irish
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Amber in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amber?
The Irish for amber is ómra (pronounced “OHM-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean amber colour.
How do you pronounce ómra in Irish?
Ómra is said like “OHM-ruh” (IPA /ˈoːmˠɾˠə/).
Does ómra have a plural?
No plural form is given for ómra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ómra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ómra can mean amber or amber colour, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ómra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ómra (the amber), a hómra (her amber), a n-ómra (their amber).
How do I say 'amber' as a colour, for example a traffic light?
You can use ómra as an adjective-like noun after the noun, e.g. solas ómra 'amber light', or say dath ómra 'amber colour'.
