HeyRuaHow to say “anchovy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainseabhaí
- English:
- anchovy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-shuh-vee” /ˈanʲʃəwiː/
- Plural:
- ainseabhaithe (anchovies)
- Genitive singular:
- ainseabhaí, an ainseabhaí (e.g. blas an ainseabhaí, the taste of the anchovy)
- Genitive plural:
- ainseabhaithe, na n-ainseabhaithe (e.g. canna na n-ainseabhaithe, the tin of anchovies)
What does “ainseabhaí” mean?
- anchovy
- A small, strongly flavoured sea fish, often salted and eaten on pizza or in sauces.Also: anchovies, small salted fish.
“Ainseabhaí” with the article
The plural of anchovy in Irish is ainseabhaithe. Here is ainseabhaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ainseabhaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainseabhaí, the Irish word for anchovy.
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Anchovy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anchovy?
The Irish for anchovy is ainseabhaí (pronounced “AN-shuh-vee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainseabhaithe.
How do you pronounce ainseabhaí in Irish?
Ainseabhaí is said like “AN-shuh-vee” (IPA /ˈanʲʃəwiː/).
What is the plural of anchovy in Irish?
The plural of ainseabhaí is ainseabhaithe; with the article, na hainseabhaithe means “the anchovies”. The genitive plural is ainseabhaithe, as in canna na n-ainseabhaithe (the tin of anchovies).
Why does ainseabhaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainseabhaí (the anchovy), a hainseabhaí (her anchovy), a n-ainseabhaí (their anchovy), na hainseabhaithe (the anchovies).
Is 'ainseabhaí' the same fish as 'sairdín'?
No, 'ainseabhaí' is an anchovy, while 'sairdín' is a sardine, a larger related fish.
