HeyRuaHow to say “ape” in Irish
- Irish:
- ápa
- English:
- ape
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-puh” /ˈɑːpə/
- Plural:
- ápaí (apes)
- Genitive singular:
- ápa, an ápa (e.g. lámh an ápa, the ape's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- ápaí, na n-ápaí (e.g. iompar na n-ápaí, the behaviour of apes)
What does “ápa” mean?
- ape
- A large primate without a tail, such as a gorilla, chimpanzee or orangutan.Also: great ape, primate.
Other Irish words for ape: goraille (gorilla)
“Ápa” with the article
The plural of ape in Irish is ápaí. Here is ápa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ápa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ápa, the Irish word for ape.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ape in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ape?
The Irish for ape is ápa (pronounced “AW-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ápaí.
How do you pronounce ápa in Irish?
Ápa is said like “AW-puh” (IPA /ˈɑːpə/).
What is the plural of ape in Irish?
The plural of ápa is ápaí; with the article, na hápaí means “the apes”. The genitive plural is ápaí, as in iompar na n-ápaí (the behaviour of apes).
Why does ápa sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ápa (the ape), a hápa (her ape), a n-ápa (their ape), na hápaí (the apes).
What is the difference between 'ápa' and 'moncaí'?
'Ápa' is an ape, a tailless primate such as a gorilla, while 'moncaí' is a monkey, which usually has a tail.
