HeyRuaHow to say “anthracite” in Irish
- Irish:
- antraicít
- English:
- anthracite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-tra-keetch” /ˈantˠɾˠəciːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- antraicíte, na hantraicíte (e.g. mála antraicíte, a bag of anthracite)
What does “antraicít” mean?
- anthracite
- A hard, shiny type of coal that burns with little smoke and great heat.Also: hard coal, smokeless coal.
“Antraicít” with the article
Here is antraicít after the article (an t-alt).
an antraicít
the anthracite
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Antraicít” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using antraicít, the Irish word for anthracite.
Is cineál guail í antraicít.
Anthracite is a type of coal.
Dódh an antraicít go mall sa sorn.
The anthracite burned slowly in the stove.
Cheannaigh m'athair mála antraicíte inné.
My father bought a bag of anthracite yesterday.
Tá antraicít níos crua ná gual eile.
Anthracite is harder than other coal.
Ní thagann mórán deataigh ón antraicít.
Not much smoke comes from anthracite.
Bhí mianach antraicíte sa cheantar sin fadó.
There was an anthracite mine in that area long ago.
Cuir tuilleadh antraicíte ar an tine.
Put more anthracite on the fire.
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Anthracite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anthracite?
The Irish for anthracite is antraicít (pronounced “AN-tra-keetch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce antraicít in Irish?
Antraicít is said like “AN-tra-keetch” (IPA /ˈantˠɾˠəciːtʲ/).
Does antraicít have a plural?
No plural form is given for antraicít in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does antraicít sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an antraicít (the anthracite), a hantraicít (her anthracite), a n-antraicít (their anthracite).
How does antraicít differ from gual?
Gual is the general word for coal, while antraicít is a specific hard, smokeless kind of gual.
