HeyRuaHow to say “amphibian” in Irish
- Irish:
- débheathach
- English:
- amphibian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-vah-hukh” /ˈdʲeːvʲahəx/
- Plural:
- débheathaigh (amphibians)
- Genitive singular:
- débheathaigh, an débheathaigh (e.g. craiceann an débheathaigh, the skin of the amphibian)
- Genitive plural:
- débheathach, na ndébheathach (e.g. gnáthóga na ndébheathach, the habitats of amphibians)
What does “débheathach” mean?
- amphibian
- An animal, such as a frog or newt, that can live both on land and in water.Also: amphibious animal, frog, newt.
Other Irish words for amphibian: frog (frog)
“Débheathach” with the article
The plural of amphibian in Irish is débheathaigh. Here is débheathach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Débheathach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using débheathach, the Irish word for amphibian.
Other nouns in Irish
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Amphibian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amphibian?
The Irish for amphibian is débheathach (pronounced “DAY-vah-hukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is débheathaigh.
How do you pronounce débheathach in Irish?
Débheathach is said like “DAY-vah-hukh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːvʲahəx/).
What is the plural of amphibian in Irish?
The plural of débheathach is débheathaigh; with the article, na débheathaigh means “the amphibians”. The genitive plural is débheathach, as in gnáthóga na ndébheathach (the habitats of amphibians).
Why does débheathach change to dhébheathach or ndébheathach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) débheathach becomes mo dhébheathach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndébheathach (eclipsis).
Can 'débheathach' also be an adjective?
Yes, 'débheathach' is also an adjective meaning amphibious, as in 'feithicil dhébheathach' (an amphibious vehicle).
