HeyRuaHow to say “doe” in Irish
- Irish:
- eilit
- English:
- doe, lanky woman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EL-itch” /ˈɛlʲɪtʲ/
- Plural:
- eilití (does)
- Genitive singular:
- eilite, na heilite (e.g. craiceann na heilite, the skin of the doe)
- Genitive plural:
- eilití, na n-eilití (e.g. tréad na n-eilití, the herd of the does)
What does “eilit” mean?
“Eilit” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- doe
- A female deer, especially a hind of the red deer or a doe.Also: hind, female deer.
1 other meaning: lanky woman
- 2lanky woman
- A tall, thin, awkward or badly dressed woman.Also: gawky woman.
“Eilit” with the article
The plural of doe in Irish is eilití. Here is eilit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eilit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eilit, the Irish word for doe.
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Doe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doe?
The Irish for doe is eilit (pronounced “EL-itch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eilití. Depending on context it can also mean lanky woman.
How do you pronounce eilit in Irish?
Eilit is said like “EL-itch” (IPA /ˈɛlʲɪtʲ/).
What is the plural of doe in Irish?
The plural of eilit is eilití; with the article, na heilití means “the does”. The genitive plural is eilití, as in tréad na n-eilití (the herd of the does).
Does eilit have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eilit can mean doe or lanky woman, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eilit sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eilit (the doe), a heilit (her doe), a n-eilit (their doe), na heilití (the does).
What is the Irish for the male deer?
The general word for deer is 'fia'; a stag is 'damh' or 'carria', while the female is 'eilit'.
