HeyRuaHow to say “apple tree” in Irish
- Irish:
- abhaill
- English:
- apple tree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-il” /ˈəuːlʲ/
- Plural:
- abhlacha (apple trees)
- Genitive singular:
- abhla, na habhla (e.g. bláth na habhla, the blossom of the apple tree)
- Genitive plural:
- abhlacha, na n-abhlacha (e.g. gort na n-abhlacha, the field of the apple trees)
What does “abhaill” mean?
- apple tree
- A tree that produces apples.Also: apple-tree, fruit tree.
“Abhaill” with the article
The plural of apple tree in Irish is abhlacha. Here is abhaill after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Abhaill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using abhaill, the Irish word for apple tree.
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Apple tree in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apple tree?
The Irish for apple tree is abhaill (pronounced “OW-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is abhlacha.
How do you pronounce abhaill in Irish?
Abhaill is said like “OW-il” (IPA /ˈəuːlʲ/).
What is the plural of apple tree in Irish?
The plural of abhaill is abhlacha; with the article, na habhlacha means “the apple trees”. The genitive plural is abhlacha, as in gort na n-abhlacha (the field of the apple trees).
Why does abhaill sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an abhaill (the apple tree), a habhaill (her apple tree), a n-abhaill (their apple tree), na habhlacha (the apple trees).
What is the difference between 'abhaill' and 'úll'?
'Abhaill' is the apple tree itself, while 'úll' is the apple fruit. You can also say 'crann úll' for apple tree.
What is the Irish for an orchard?
An orchard is 'úllord', literally an apple garden.
