HeyRuaHow to say “avenue” in Irish
- Irish:
- aibhinne
- English:
- avenue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AV-in-yuh” /ˈavʲɪnʲə/
- Plural:
- aibhinní (avenues)
- Genitive singular:
- aibhinne, an aibhinne (e.g. bun an aibhinne, the bottom of the avenue)
- Genitive plural:
- aibhinní, na n-aibhinní (e.g. ainmneacha na n-aibhinní, the names of the avenues)
What does “aibhinne” mean?
- avenue
- A wide street or road, often lined with trees, or a tree-lined drive leading up to a large house.Also: drive, tree-lined road, boulevard.
Other Irish words for avenue: céide (drive)
“Aibhinne” with the article
The plural of avenue in Irish is aibhinní. Here is aibhinne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aibhinne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aibhinne, the Irish word for avenue.
Other nouns in Irish
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Avenue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for avenue?
The Irish for avenue is aibhinne (pronounced “AV-in-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aibhinní.
How do you pronounce aibhinne in Irish?
Aibhinne is said like “AV-in-yuh” (IPA /ˈavʲɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of avenue in Irish?
The plural of aibhinne is aibhinní; with the article, na haibhinní means “the avenues”. The genitive plural is aibhinní, as in ainmneacha na n-aibhinní (the names of the avenues).
Why does aibhinne sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aibhinne (the avenue), a haibhinne (her avenue), a n-aibhinne (their avenue), na haibhinní (the avenues).
Is 'aibhinne' the only word for avenue in a street name?
No, in official Irish street names 'ascaill' is often used for 'Avenue', while 'aibhinne' is common for a tree-lined drive or avenue in general speech.
