HeyRuaHow to say “energy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ineirge
- English:
- energy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-er-ig-eh” /ˈɪnʲɛɾʲəgʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- ineirge, na hineirge (e.g. caomhnú ineirge, conservation of energy)
What does “ineirge” mean?
- energy
- Energy, the power or capacity to do work, as used in physics and science.Also: physical energy, power.
Other Irish words for energy: fuinneamh (energy), spreacadh (vigour), spionnadh (vigour)
“Ineirge” with the article
Here is ineirge after the article (an t-alt).
“Ineirge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ineirge, the Irish word for energy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Energy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for energy?
The Irish for energy is ineirge (pronounced “IN-er-ig-eh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ineirge in Irish?
Ineirge is said like “IN-er-ig-eh” (IPA /ˈɪnʲɛɾʲəgʲə/).
Does ineirge have a plural?
No plural form is given for ineirge in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ineirge sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ineirge (the energy), a hineirge (her energy), a n-ineirge (their energy).
What is the difference between 'ineirge' and 'fuinneamh'?
'Ineirge' is the technical physics term for energy, while 'fuinneamh' is the everyday word for energy or vigour, and is now also widely used for energy in general, e.g. 'fuinneamh in-athnuaite' (renewable energy).
