HeyRuaHow to say “aphid” in Irish
- Irish:
- aifid
- English:
- aphid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AF-id” /ˈafʲɪdʲ/
- Plural:
- aifidí (aphids)
- Genitive singular:
- aifide, na haifide (e.g. cosa na haifide, the legs of the aphid)
- Genitive plural:
- aifidí, na n-aifidí (e.g. plá aifidí, a plague of aphids)
What does “aifid” mean?
- aphid
- A tiny insect that sucks the sap of plants, such as a greenfly.Also: greenfly, plant louse, blackfly.
“Aifid” with the article
The plural of aphid in Irish is aifidí. Here is aifid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aifid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aifid, the Irish word for aphid.
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Aphid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aphid?
The Irish for aphid is aifid (pronounced “AF-id”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aifidí.
How do you pronounce aifid in Irish?
Aifid is said like “AF-id” (IPA /ˈafʲɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of aphid in Irish?
The plural of aifid is aifidí; with the article, na haifidí means “the aphids”. The genitive plural is aifidí, as in plá aifidí (a plague of aphids).
Why does aifid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aifid (the aphid), a haifid (her aphid), a n-aifid (their aphid), na haifidí (the aphids).
Is 'aifid' the only word for greenfly in Irish?
'Aifid' is the standard scientific term; you may also see descriptive phrases, but 'aifid' covers greenfly and blackfly alike.
