HeyRuaHow to say “anvil” in Irish
- Irish:
- inneoin
- English:
- anvil, anvil (of the ear)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-yohn” /ˈɪnʲoːnʲ/
- Plural:
- inneonacha (anvils)
- Genitive singular:
- inneonach, na hinneonach (e.g. fuaim na hinneonach, the sound of the anvil)
- Genitive plural:
- inneonacha, na n-inneonacha (e.g. fuaim na n-inneonacha, the sound of the anvils)
What does “inneoin” mean?
“Inneoin” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anvil
- A heavy iron block on which a smith hammers hot metal into shape.Also: smith's anvil, blacksmith's block.
1 other meaning: anvil (of the ear)
- 2anvil (of the ear)
- The small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, also called the incus.Also: incus, anvil bone, ear bone.
“Inneoin” with the article
The plural of anvil in Irish is inneonacha. Here is inneoin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inneoin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inneoin, the Irish word for anvil.
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Anvil in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anvil?
The Irish for anvil is inneoin (pronounced “IN-yohn”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is inneonacha. Depending on context it can also mean anvil (of the ear).
How do you pronounce inneoin in Irish?
Inneoin is said like “IN-yohn” (IPA /ˈɪnʲoːnʲ/).
What is the plural of anvil in Irish?
The plural of inneoin is inneonacha; with the article, na hinneonacha means “the anvils”. The genitive plural is inneonacha, as in fuaim na n-inneonacha (the sound of the anvils).
Does inneoin have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inneoin can mean anvil or anvil (of the ear), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does inneoin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an inneoin (the anvil), a hinneoin (her anvil), a n-inneoin (their anvil), na hinneonacha (the anvils).
What is the Irish for 'forge', where the anvil is found?
A forge is 'ceárta' and the smith who works at the anvil is 'gabha'.
Is there an idiom with 'inneoin'?
Yes, 'idir an casúr agus an inneoin' means 'between the hammer and the anvil', that is, in a tight spot.
