HeyRuaHow to say “apricot” in Irish
- Irish:
- aibreog
- English:
- apricot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AB-ryohg” /ˈabʲɾʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- aibreoga (apricots)
- Genitive singular:
- aibreoige, na haibreoige (e.g. cloch na haibreoige, the apricot stone)
- Genitive plural:
- aibreog, na n-aibreog (e.g. subh aibreog, apricot jam)
What does “aibreog” mean?
- apricot
- A small, soft, orange-yellow fruit with a stone inside, or the tree it grows on.Also: apricot fruit, apricot tree.
“Aibreog” with the article
The plural of apricot in Irish is aibreoga. Here is aibreog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aibreog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aibreog, the Irish word for apricot.
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Apricot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apricot?
The Irish for apricot is aibreog (pronounced “AB-ryohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aibreoga.
How do you pronounce aibreog in Irish?
Aibreog is said like “AB-ryohg” (IPA /ˈabʲɾʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of apricot in Irish?
The plural of aibreog is aibreoga; with the article, na haibreoga means “the apricots”. The genitive plural is aibreog, as in subh aibreog (apricot jam).
Why does aibreog sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aibreog (the apricot), a haibreog (her apricot), a n-aibreog (their apricot), na haibreoga (the apricots).
What is the difference between aibreog and péitseog?
Aibreog is an apricot, a smaller orange fruit, while péitseog is a peach, which is larger and has a fuzzy skin.
