HeyRuaHow to say “epic” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipic
- English:
- epic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EP-ik” /ɛpʲɪcː/
- Plural:
- eipicí (epics)
- Genitive singular:
- eipice, na heipice (e.g. laoch na heipice, the hero of the epic)
- Genitive plural:
- eipicí, na n-eipicí (e.g. cnuasach na n-eipicí, the collection of epics)
What does “eipic” mean?
- epic
- A long poem or story telling of heroic deeds and adventures.Also: epic poem, saga, heroic poem.
“Eipic” with the article
The plural of epic in Irish is eipicí. Here is eipic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eipic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eipic, the Irish word for epic.
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Epic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epic?
The Irish for epic is eipic (pronounced “EP-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eipicí.
How do you pronounce eipic in Irish?
Eipic is said like “EP-ik” (IPA /ɛpʲɪcː/).
What is the plural of epic in Irish?
The plural of eipic is eipicí; with the article, na heipicí means “the epics”. The genitive plural is eipicí, as in cnuasach na n-eipicí (the collection of epics).
Why does eipic sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eipic (the epic), a heipic (her epic), a n-eipic (their epic), na heipicí (the epics).
Can 'eipic' be used as an adjective like English 'epic'?
'Eipic' is a noun; for the adjective sense use 'eipiciúil', as in 'dán eipiciúil' (an epic poem).
