HeyRuaHow to say “antelope” in Irish
- Irish:
- antalóp
- English:
- antelope
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-tuh-lohp” /ˈantəl̪ˠoːpˠ/
- Plural:
- antalóip (antelopes)
- Genitive singular:
- antalóip, an antalóip (e.g. adharca an antalóip, the antelope's horns)
- Genitive plural:
- antalóp, na n-antalóp (e.g. tréad na n-antalóp, the herd of antelopes)
What does “antalóp” mean?
- antelope
- A fast, graceful deer-like animal with horns, found mainly in Africa and Asia.Also: gazelle, impala.
“Antalóp” with the article
The plural of antelope in Irish is antalóip. Here is antalóp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Antalóp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using antalóp, the Irish word for antelope.
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Antelope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for antelope?
The Irish for antelope is antalóp (pronounced “AN-tuh-lohp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is antalóip.
How do you pronounce antalóp in Irish?
Antalóp is said like “AN-tuh-lohp” (IPA /ˈantəl̪ˠoːpˠ/).
What is the plural of antelope in Irish?
The plural of antalóp is antalóip; with the article, na hantalóip means “the antelopes”. The genitive plural is antalóp, as in tréad na n-antalóp (the herd of antelopes).
Why does antalóp sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-antalóp (the antelope), a hantalóp (her antelope), a n-antalóp (their antelope), na hantalóip (the antelopes).
Is an antelope the same as a deer in Irish?
No, a deer is 'fia', while an antelope is 'antalóp'; they are different animals, though they look similar.
