HeyRuaHow to say “anthology” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilchnuasach
- English:
- anthology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-khnoo-uh-sukh” /ˈɪlʲˌxn̪ˠuəsˠəx/
- Plural:
- ilchnuasaigh (anthologies)
- Genitive singular:
- ilchnuasaigh, an ilchnuasaigh (e.g. eagarthóir an ilchnuasaigh, the editor of the anthology)
- Genitive plural:
- ilchnuasach, na n-ilchnuasach (e.g. eagarthóirí na n-ilchnuasach, the editors of the anthologies)
What does “ilchnuasach” mean?
- anthology
- A collection of various works, such as poems or stories, by different authors gathered into one book.Also: miscellany, compilation, collection.
Other Irish words for anthology: cnuasach (collection)
“Ilchnuasach” with the article
The plural of anthology in Irish is ilchnuasaigh. Here is ilchnuasach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ilchnuasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ilchnuasach, the Irish word for anthology.
Other nouns in Irish
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Anthology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anthology?
The Irish for anthology is ilchnuasach (pronounced “IL-khnoo-uh-sukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ilchnuasaigh.
How do you pronounce ilchnuasach in Irish?
Ilchnuasach is said like “IL-khnoo-uh-sukh” (IPA /ˈɪlʲˌxn̪ˠuəsˠəx/).
What is the plural of anthology in Irish?
The plural of ilchnuasach is ilchnuasaigh; with the article, na hilchnuasaigh means “the anthologies”. The genitive plural is ilchnuasach, as in eagarthóirí na n-ilchnuasach (the editors of the anthologies).
Why does ilchnuasach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ilchnuasach (the anthology), a hilchnuasach (her anthology), a n-ilchnuasach (their anthology), na hilchnuasaigh (the anthologies).
How does ilchnuasach differ from duanaire?
A duanaire is specifically a collection of poems, while an ilchnuasach is any anthology of mixed works. Cnuasach alone simply means a collection.
