HeyRuaHow to say “cormorant” in Irish
- Irish:
- duibhéan
- English:
- cormorant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DIV-ayn” /ˈd̪ˠɪvʲeːnˠ/
- Plural:
- duibhéin (cormorants)
- Genitive singular:
- duibhéin, an duibhéin (e.g. nead an duibhéin, the cormorant's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- duibhéan, na nduibhéan (e.g. ealta na nduibhéan, the flock of cormorants)
What does “duibhéan” mean?
- cormorant
- A large dark seabird with a long neck and hooked bill that dives to catch fish.Also: shag, seabird, black diver.
“Duibhéan” with the article
The plural of cormorant in Irish is duibhéin. Here is duibhéan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Duibhéan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using duibhéan, the Irish word for cormorant.
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Cormorant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cormorant?
The Irish for cormorant is duibhéan (pronounced “DIV-ayn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is duibhéin.
How do you pronounce duibhéan in Irish?
Duibhéan is said like “DIV-ayn” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɪvʲeːnˠ/).
What is the plural of cormorant in Irish?
The plural of duibhéan is duibhéin; with the article, na duibhéin means “the cormorants”. The genitive plural is duibhéan, as in ealta na nduibhéan (the flock of cormorants).
Why does duibhéan change to dhuibhéan or nduibhéan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) duibhéan becomes mo dhuibhéan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nduibhéan (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for cormorant?
Yes, 'broigheall' is also used for cormorant, while 'seaga' usually refers to the shag, a smaller relative.
