HeyRuaHow to say “apostrophe” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaschamóg
- English:
- apostrophe, inverted comma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uhs-khuh-mohg” /ˈuəsˌxaməoːɡ/
- Plural:
- uaschamóga (apostrophes)
- Genitive singular:
- uaschamóige, na huaschamóige (e.g. úsáid na huaschamóige, the use of the apostrophe)
- Genitive plural:
- uaschamóg, na n-uaschamóg (e.g. idir dhá uaschamóg, líon na n-uaschamóg, the number of the inverted commas)
What does “uaschamóg” mean?
“Uaschamóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- apostrophe
- The punctuation mark written above and between letters, as in m'athair, to show a missing letter or possession.Also: raised comma, punctuation mark.
1 other meaning: inverted comma
- 2inverted comma
- A raised comma used in pairs to mark quotations; in the plural, quotation marks.Also: quotation mark, quote mark.
“Uaschamóg” with the article
The plural of apostrophe in Irish is uaschamóga. Here is uaschamóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaschamóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaschamóg, the Irish word for apostrophe.
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Apostrophe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apostrophe?
The Irish for apostrophe is uaschamóg (pronounced “OO-uhs-khuh-mohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uaschamóga. Depending on context it can also mean inverted comma.
How do you pronounce uaschamóg in Irish?
Uaschamóg is said like “OO-uhs-khuh-mohg” (IPA /ˈuəsˌxaməoːɡ/).
What is the plural of apostrophe in Irish?
The plural of uaschamóg is uaschamóga; with the article, na huaschamóga means “the apostrophes”. The genitive plural is uaschamóg, as in idir dhá uaschamóg, líon na n-uaschamóg (the number of the inverted commas).
Does uaschamóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uaschamóg can mean apostrophe or inverted comma, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uaschamóg sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uaschamóg (the apostrophe), a huaschamóg (her apostrophe), a n-uaschamóg (their apostrophe), na huaschamóga (the apostrophes).
What is the difference between uaschamóg and camóg?
A camóg is an ordinary comma on the line, while an uaschamóg is raised above it, used as an apostrophe or inverted comma.
How do I say 'in quotation marks'?
Say idir uaschamóga, for example: chuir sé an frása idir uaschamóga.
