HeyRuaHow to say “chimpanzee” in Irish
- Irish:
- simpeansaí
- English:
- chimpanzee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIM-pyan-see” /ˈʃɪmʲpʲanˠsˠiː/
- Plural:
- simpeansaithe (chimpanzees)
- Genitive singular:
- simpeansaí, an tsimpeansaí (e.g. lámh an tsimpeansaí, the chimpanzee's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- simpeansaithe, na simpeansaithe (e.g. nósanna na simpeansaithe, the chimpanzees' habits)
What does “simpeansaí” mean?
- chimpanzee
- An intelligent African ape closely related to humans, living in forests and groups.Also: chimp, ape.
“Simpeansaí” with the article
The plural of chimpanzee in Irish is simpeansaithe. Here is simpeansaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Simpeansaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using simpeansaí, the Irish word for chimpanzee.
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Chimpanzee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chimpanzee?
The Irish for chimpanzee is simpeansaí (pronounced “SHIM-pyan-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is simpeansaithe.
How do you pronounce simpeansaí in Irish?
Simpeansaí is said like “SHIM-pyan-see” (IPA /ˈʃɪmʲpʲanˠsˠiː/).
What is the plural of chimpanzee in Irish?
The plural of simpeansaí is simpeansaithe; with the article, na simpeansaithe means “the chimpanzees”. The genitive plural is simpeansaithe, as in nósanna na simpeansaithe (the chimpanzees' habits).
Why does simpeansaí change to shimpeansaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shimpeansaí. After ár (our) it stays ár simpeansaí, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is a chimpanzee a 'moncaí' in Irish?
No, a chimpanzee is an ape, so the specific word is 'simpeansaí'; 'moncaí' means monkey, though it is sometimes used loosely.
