HeyRuaHow to say “aquarium” in Irish
- Irish:
- uisceadán
- English:
- aquarium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-kuh-dawn” /ˈɪʃkʲəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- uisceadáin (aquariums)
- Genitive singular:
- uisceadáin, an uisceadáin (e.g. gloine an uisceadáin, the glass of the aquarium)
- Genitive plural:
- uisceadán, na n-uisceadán (e.g. díoltóir uisceadán, aquarium seller)
What does “uisceadán” mean?
- aquarium
- A glass tank of water in which fish and other water creatures are kept, or a building where they are displayed to the public.Also: fish tank, fishbowl.
“Uisceadán” with the article
The plural of aquarium in Irish is uisceadáin. Here is uisceadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uisceadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uisceadán, the Irish word for aquarium.
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Aquarium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aquarium?
The Irish for aquarium is uisceadán (pronounced “ISH-kuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uisceadáin.
How do you pronounce uisceadán in Irish?
Uisceadán is said like “ISH-kuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈɪʃkʲəd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of aquarium in Irish?
The plural of uisceadán is uisceadáin; with the article, na huisceadáin means “the aquariums”. The genitive plural is uisceadán, as in díoltóir uisceadán (aquarium seller).
Why does uisceadán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uisceadán (the aquarium), a huisceadán (her aquarium), a n-uisceadán (their aquarium), na huisceadáin (the aquariums).
Is 'uisceadán' the same as 'umar éisc'?
Both can describe a fish tank, but 'uisceadán' is the standard word for an aquarium, including a public one, while 'umar' simply means a tank.
