Eclipse in Irish (Éiclips): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for eclipse?

The Irish for eclipse is éiclips (pronounced “AY-klipsh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éiclipsí. Depending on context it can also mean darkening of sight.

Q: What is the plural of eclipse in Irish?

The plural of éiclips is éiclipsí; with the article, na héiclipsí means “the eclipses”. The genitive plural is éiclipsí, as in amanna na n-éiclipsí (the times of the eclipses).

Q: Does éiclips have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éiclips can mean eclipse or darkening of sight, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “eclipse” in Irish

Irish:: éiclips
English:: eclipse, darkening of sight
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AY-klipsh” /ˈeːclʲɪpˠsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: éiclipsí (eclipses)
Genitive singular:: éiclips, an éiclips (e.g. lá an éiclips, the day of the eclipse)
Genitive plural:: éiclipsí, na n-éiclipsí (e.g. amanna na n-éiclipsí, the times of the eclipses)

What does “éiclips” mean?

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

eclipse: The blocking of light from the sun or moon when one heavenly body passes in front of or into the shadow of another.Also: solar eclipse, lunar eclipse.

1 other meaning: darkening of sight

2darkening of sight: A temporary dimming or loss of sight, a blackout of vision.Also: blackout, blindness.

“Éiclips” with the article

The plural of eclipse in Irish is éiclipsí. Here is éiclips after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-éiclips

the eclipse

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na héiclipsí

the eclipses

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Éiclips” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using éiclips, the Irish word for eclipse.

Beidh éiclips gréine ann an tseachtain seo chugainn.

There will be a solar eclipse next week.

Chonaiceamar an t-éiclips ón gcnoc.

We saw the eclipse from the hill.

Ná féach díreach ar an ngrian le linn an éiclips.

Don't look straight at the sun during the eclipse.

Ní tharlaíonn éiclipsí gréine go minic in Éirinn.

Solar eclipses don't happen often in Ireland.

Ba é sin an chéad éiclips a chonaic mé riamh.

That was the first eclipse I ever saw.

Bhí an spéir dorcha i rith an éiclips.

The sky was dark during the eclipse.

Tá éiclips gealaí le feiceáil anocht.

A lunar eclipse can be seen tonight.

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Eclipse in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for eclipse?

The Irish for eclipse is éiclips (pronounced “AY-klipsh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éiclipsí. Depending on context it can also mean darkening of sight.

How do you pronounce éiclips in Irish?

Éiclips is said like “AY-klipsh” (IPA /ˈeːclʲɪpˠsˠ/).

What is the plural of eclipse in Irish?

The plural of éiclips is éiclipsí; with the article, na héiclipsí means “the eclipses”. The genitive plural is éiclipsí, as in amanna na n-éiclipsí (the times of the eclipses).

Does éiclips have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éiclips can mean eclipse or darkening of sight, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éiclips (the eclipse), a héiclips (her eclipse), a n-éiclips (their eclipse), na héiclipsí (the eclipses).

Is 'éiclips' related to the grammar term for eclipsis?

No: the grammatical mutation is called 'urú' in Irish, while 'éiclips' refers to an eclipse of the sun or moon.

Eclipse in Irish (Éiclips): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage