HeyRuaHow to say “eagle” in Irish
- Irish:
- iolar
- English:
- eagle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-ur” /ˈɔl̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- iolair (eagles)
- Genitive singular:
- iolair, an iolair (e.g. nead an iolair, the eagle's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- iolar, na n-iolar (e.g. líon na n-iolar, the number of eagles)
What does “iolar” mean?
- eagle
- A very large bird of prey with a hooked beak, broad wings and keen eyesight.Also: golden eagle, bird of prey.
“Iolar” with the article
The plural of eagle in Irish is iolair. Here is iolar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iolar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iolar, the Irish word for eagle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Eagle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eagle?
The Irish for eagle is iolar (pronounced “UL-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iolair.
How do you pronounce iolar in Irish?
Iolar is said like “UL-ur” (IPA /ˈɔl̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of eagle in Irish?
The plural of iolar is iolair; with the article, na hiolair means “the eagles”. The genitive plural is iolar, as in líon na n-iolar (the number of eagles).
Why does iolar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iolar (the eagle), a hiolar (her eagle), a n-iolar (their eagle), na hiolair (the eagles).
What is a golden eagle in Irish?
A golden eagle is 'iolar fíréan', and the white-tailed sea eagle is 'iolar mara'.
