Dwarf in Irish (Abhac): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dwarf?

The Irish for dwarf is abhac (pronounced “owk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is abhaic. Depending on context it can also mean dwarf star.

Q: What is the plural of dwarf in Irish?

The plural of abhac is abhaic; with the article, na habhaic means “the dwarfs”. The genitive plural is abhac, as in rí na n-abhac (the king of the dwarfs).

Q: Does abhac have more than one meaning?

Yes. Abhac can mean dwarf or dwarf star, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dwarf” in Irish

Irish:: abhac
English:: dwarf, dwarf star
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “owk” /əuk/

Various forms

Plural:: abhaic (dwarfs)
Genitive singular:: abhaic, an abhaic (e.g. scéal an abhaic, the story of the dwarf)
Genitive plural:: abhac, na n-abhac (e.g. rí na n-abhac, the king of the dwarfs)

What does “abhac” mean?

“Abhac” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dwarf: A person, animal or legendary creature that is much smaller than normal.Also: midget, pygmy, runt.

1 other meaning: dwarf star

2dwarf star: In astronomy, a small star of relatively low brightness, such as a white dwarf.Also: dwarf, white dwarf, red dwarf.

“Abhac” with the article

The plural of dwarf in Irish is abhaic. Here is abhac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-abhac

the dwarf

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na habhaic

the dwarfs

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Abhac” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using abhac, the Irish word for dwarf.

Bhí abhac ina chónaí sa choill.

A dwarf lived in the forest.

Chonaic an cailín an t-abhac faoin gcrann.

The girl saw the dwarf under the tree.

Tá Sneachta Bán agus na Seacht nAbhac ar an teilifís.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is on television.

Bhí hata dearg ar cheann an abhaic.

The dwarf had a red hat on his head.

Is abhac bán í an réalta sin.

That star is a white dwarf.

Léigh mé scéal faoi abhaic agus fathaigh.

I read a story about dwarfs and giants.

Bhí an t-abhac i bhfolach sa phluais.

The dwarf was hiding in the cave.

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Dwarf in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dwarf?

The Irish for dwarf is abhac (pronounced “owk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is abhaic. Depending on context it can also mean dwarf star.

How do you pronounce abhac in Irish?

Abhac is said like “owk” (IPA /əuk/).

What is the plural of dwarf in Irish?

The plural of abhac is abhaic; with the article, na habhaic means “the dwarfs”. The genitive plural is abhac, as in rí na n-abhac (the king of the dwarfs).

Does abhac have more than one meaning?

Yes. Abhac can mean dwarf or dwarf star, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does abhac sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-abhac (the dwarf), a habhac (her dwarf), a n-abhac (their dwarf), na habhaic (the dwarfs).

What is the difference between 'abhac' and 'lucharachán'?

'Abhac' is the general word for a dwarf, while 'lucharachán' usually means a tiny elf-like creature or pygmy in folklore.

Dwarf in Irish (Abhac): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage