HeyRuaHow to say “anther” in Irish
- Irish:
- antar
- English:
- anther
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-tur” /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- antair (anthers)
- Genitive singular:
- antair, an antair (e.g. pailin an antair, the pollen of the anther)
- Genitive plural:
- antar, na n-antar (e.g. pailin na n-antar, the pollen of the anthers)
What does “antar” mean?
- anther
- The part of a flower's stamen that produces and holds the pollen.Also: pollen sac, stamen tip.
“Antar” with the article
The plural of anther in Irish is antair. Here is antar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Antar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using antar, the Irish word for anther.
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Anther in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anther?
The Irish for anther is antar (pronounced “AN-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is antair.
How do you pronounce antar in Irish?
Antar is said like “AN-tur” (IPA /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of anther in Irish?
The plural of antar is antair; with the article, na hantair means “the anthers”. The genitive plural is antar, as in pailin na n-antar (the pollen of the anthers).
Why does antar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-antar (the anther), a hantar (her anther), a n-antar (their anther), na hantair (the anthers).
How is 'antar' related to 'staimín'?
The 'antar' is the top part of the 'staimín' (stamen), sitting on the 'filiméad', and it holds the 'pailin'.
