HeyRuaHow to say “ambush” in Irish
- Irish:
- eadarnaí
- English:
- ambush
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AD-ar-nee” /ˈad̪ˠəɾˠn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- eadarnaithe (ambushes)
- Genitive singular:
- eadarnaí, na headarnaí (e.g. láthair na headarnaí, the site of the ambush)
- Genitive plural:
- eadarnaithe, na n-eadarnaithe (e.g. scéalta na n-eadarnaithe, the stories of the ambushes)
What does “eadarnaí” mean?
- ambush
- A surprise attack by people who wait hidden for an enemy or victim to pass.Also: lying in wait, surprise attack, ambuscade.
Other Irish words for ambush: luíochán (ambush)
“Eadarnaí” with the article
The plural of ambush in Irish is eadarnaithe. Here is eadarnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eadarnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eadarnaí, the Irish word for ambush.
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Ambush in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ambush?
The Irish for ambush is eadarnaí (pronounced “AD-ar-nee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eadarnaithe.
How do you pronounce eadarnaí in Irish?
Eadarnaí is said like “AD-ar-nee” (IPA /ˈad̪ˠəɾˠn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of ambush in Irish?
The plural of eadarnaí is eadarnaithe; with the article, na headarnaithe means “the ambushes”. The genitive plural is eadarnaithe, as in scéalta na n-eadarnaithe (the stories of the ambushes).
Why does eadarnaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eadarnaí (the ambush), a headarnaí (her ambush), a n-eadarnaí (their ambush), na headarnaithe (the ambushes).
How do I say 'to lie in wait for someone' in Irish?
Say 'luí in eadarnaí ar dhuine', for example 'Bhí siad ina luí in eadarnaí air'.
Is there another word for ambush?
Yes, 'luíochán' is also widely used for an ambush, especially in historical writing about the War of Independence.
