HeyRuaHow to say “birdwatching” in Irish
- Irish:
- éanbhreathnú
- English:
- birdwatching
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-vra-noo” /ˈeːnˌvʲrʲanuː/
- Genitive singular:
- éanbhreathnaithe, an éanbhreathnaithe (e.g. club éanbhreathnaithe, birdwatching club)
What does “éanbhreathnú” mean?
- birdwatching
- The hobby or activity of observing wild birds in their natural surroundings.Also: birding, bird watching, bird observation.
“Éanbhreathnú” with the article
Here is éanbhreathnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Éanbhreathnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éanbhreathnú, the Irish word for birdwatching.
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Birdwatching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for birdwatching?
The Irish for birdwatching is éanbhreathnú (pronounced “AYN-vra-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce éanbhreathnú in Irish?
Éanbhreathnú is said like “AYN-vra-noo” (IPA /ˈeːnˌvʲrʲanuː/).
Does éanbhreathnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for éanbhreathnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éanbhreathnú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éanbhreathnú (the birdwatching), a héanbhreathnú (her birdwatching), a n-éanbhreathnú (their birdwatching).
How do I say 'to go birdwatching' in Irish?
Use 'dul ag éanbhreathnú', for example 'Chuamar ag éanbhreathnú'.
Is éanbhreathnú the same as éaneolaíocht?
No. 'Éanbhreathnú' is the hobby of watching birds, while 'éaneolaíocht' is ornithology, the scientific study of birds.
