HeyRuaHow to say “barking” in Irish
- Irish:
- amhastrach
- English:
- barking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- amhastraigh, to bark (ag amhastrach, barking)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-uhs-trukh” /ˈəuəsˠt̪ˠɾˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- amhastraí, na hamhastraí (e.g. fuaim na hamhastraí, the sound of the barking)
What does “amhastrach” mean?
- barking
- The act or sound of a dog barking; it is the verbal noun of the verb amhastraigh (bark).Also: bark, yapping, barking sound.
Other Irish words for barking: tafann (barking)
“Amhastrach” as a verbal noun
After ag, amhastrach means barking: it is the verbal noun of the verb amhastraigh (to bark). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Amhastrach” with the article
Here is amhastrach after the article (an t-alt).
“Amhastrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amhastrach, the Irish word for barking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Barking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barking?
The Irish for barking is amhastrach (pronounced “OW-uhs-trukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce amhastrach in Irish?
Amhastrach is said like “OW-uhs-trukh” (IPA /ˈəuəsˠt̪ˠɾˠəx/).
Does amhastrach have a plural?
No plural form is given for amhastrach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does amhastrach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an amhastrach (the barking), a hamhastrach (her barking), a n-amhastrach (their barking).
What is the difference between amhastrach and tafann?
Both mean barking; tafann is the more common everyday word, while amhastrach is the verbal noun of amhastraigh. You can say 'ag tafann' or 'ag amhastrach'.
