HeyRuaHow to say “boat” in Irish
- Irish:
- eathar
- English:
- boat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “A-hur” /ˈahəɾ/
- Plural:
- eathair (boats)
- Genitive singular:
- eathair, an eathair (e.g. maide rámha an eathair, the oar of the boat)
- Genitive plural:
- eathar, na n-eathar (e.g. rás na n-eathar, the race of the boats)
What does “eathar” mean?
- boat
- A small open boat, usually rowed, used for fishing or travelling on water.Also: small boat, rowing boat, open boat, skiff.
Other Irish words for boat: bád (boat)
“Eathar” with the article
The plural of boat in Irish is eathair. Here is eathar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eathar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eathar, the Irish word for boat.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Boat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boat?
The Irish for boat is eathar (pronounced “A-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eathair.
How do you pronounce eathar in Irish?
Eathar is said like “A-hur” (IPA /ˈahəɾ/).
What is the plural of boat in Irish?
The plural of eathar is eathair; with the article, na heathair means “the boats”. The genitive plural is eathar, as in rás na n-eathar (the race of the boats).
Why does eathar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eathar (the boat), a heathar (her boat), a n-eathar (their boat), na heathair (the boats).
What is the difference between 'eathar' and 'bád'?
'Bád' is the everyday word for any boat, while 'eathar' usually means a small open boat, often rowed, and is more literary or regional.
