Estuary in Irish (Inbhear): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for estuary?

The Irish for estuary is inbhear (pronounced “IN-vur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inbhir. Depending on context it can also mean inlet.

Q: What is the plural of estuary in Irish?

The plural of inbhear is inbhir; with the article, na hinbhir means “the estuaries”. The genitive plural is inbhear, as in éin na n-inbhear (the birds of the estuaries).

Q: Does inbhear have more than one meaning?

Yes. Inbhear can mean estuary or inlet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “estuary” in Irish

Irish:: inbhear
English:: estuary, inlet
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “IN-vur” /ɪnʲəvʲəɾ/

Various forms

Plural:: inbhir (estuaries)
Genitive singular:: inbhir, an inbhir (e.g. bruach an inbhir, the bank of the estuary)
Genitive plural:: inbhear, na n-inbhear (e.g. éin na n-inbhear, the birds of the estuaries)

What does “inbhear” mean?

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

estuary: The wide mouth of a river where it meets the sea.Also: river mouth, inlet, firth.

1 other meaning: inlet

2inlet: A narrow stretch of water reaching inland from the sea.Also: creek, bay.

“Inbhear” with the article

The plural of estuary in Irish is inbhir. Here is inbhear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-inbhear

the estuary

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hinbhir

the estuaries

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Inbhear” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using inbhear, the Irish word for estuary.

Tá inbhear mór ag bun na habhann.

There is a big estuary at the mouth of the river.

Shiúlamar cois an inbhir tráthnóna.

We walked beside the estuary in the evening.

Bíonn go leor éan san inbhear sa gheimhreadh.

There are lots of birds in the estuary in winter.

Tháinig an bád isteach san inbhear go mall.

The boat came slowly into the estuary.

Tá na hinbhir seo an-tábhachtach don fhiadhúlra.

These estuaries are very important for wildlife.

Bhí an t-uisce íseal san inbhear inniu.

The water was low in the estuary today.

Is breá liom radharc an inbhir ón gcnoc.

I love the view of the estuary from the hill.

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Estuary in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for estuary?

The Irish for estuary is inbhear (pronounced “IN-vur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inbhir. Depending on context it can also mean inlet.

How do you pronounce inbhear in Irish?

Inbhear is said like “IN-vur” (IPA /ɪnʲəvʲəɾ/).

What is the plural of estuary in Irish?

The plural of inbhear is inbhir; with the article, na hinbhir means “the estuaries”. The genitive plural is inbhear, as in éin na n-inbhear (the birds of the estuaries).

Does inbhear have more than one meaning?

Yes. Inbhear can mean estuary or inlet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inbhear (the estuary), a hinbhear (her estuary), a n-inbhear (their estuary), na hinbhir (the estuaries).

What is the difference between 'inbhear' and 'cuan'?

'Inbhear' is a river estuary or inlet, while 'cuan' is a harbour or bay. Both appear in Irish place names, such as 'Inbhear Mór' (Arklow).

Estuary in Irish (Inbhear): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage