HeyRuaHow to say “axle” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiseal
- English:
- axle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-ul” /ˈaʃəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- aisil (axles)
- Genitive singular:
- aisil, an aisil (e.g. lár an aisil, the middle of the axle)
- Genitive plural:
- aiseal, na n-aiseal (e.g. líon na n-aiseal, the number of axles)
What does “aiseal” mean?
- axle
- A rod or shaft on which a wheel or pair of wheels turns.Also: axle-tree, shaft.
“Aiseal” with the article
The plural of axle in Irish is aisil. Here is aiseal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aiseal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiseal, the Irish word for axle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Axle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for axle?
The Irish for axle is aiseal (pronounced “ASH-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aisil.
How do you pronounce aiseal in Irish?
Aiseal is said like “ASH-ul” (IPA /ˈaʃəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of axle in Irish?
The plural of aiseal is aisil; with the article, na haisil means “the axles”. The genitive plural is aiseal, as in líon na n-aiseal (the number of axles).
Why does aiseal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aiseal (the axle), a haiseal (her axle), a n-aiseal (their axle), na haisil (the axles).
Is 'aiseal' the same as 'acastóir'?
Both can mean axle; 'acastóir' is the traditional word for an axle-tree, while 'aiseal' is the usual modern technical term.
