HeyRuaHow to say “eucalyptus” in Irish
- Irish:
- eoclaip
- English:
- eucalyptus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-klip” /ˈoːkləpʲ/
- Plural:
- eoclaipí (eucalyptuses)
- Genitive singular:
- eoclaipe, na heoclaipe (e.g. ola eoclaipe, eucalyptus oil)
- Genitive plural:
- eoclaipí, na n-eoclaipí (e.g. duilleoga na n-eoclaipí, the leaves of the eucalyptus trees)
What does “eoclaip” mean?
- eucalyptus
- A tall evergreen tree, originally from Australia, with strongly scented leaves that give an oil used in medicine.Also: eucalyptus tree, gum tree.
“Eoclaip” with the article
The plural of eucalyptus in Irish is eoclaipí. Here is eoclaip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eoclaip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eoclaip, the Irish word for eucalyptus.
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Eucalyptus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eucalyptus?
The Irish for eucalyptus is eoclaip (pronounced “OH-klip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eoclaipí.
How do you pronounce eoclaip in Irish?
Eoclaip is said like “OH-klip” (IPA /ˈoːkləpʲ/).
What is the plural of eucalyptus in Irish?
The plural of eoclaip is eoclaipí; with the article, na heoclaipí means “the eucalyptuses”. The genitive plural is eoclaipí, as in duilleoga na n-eoclaipí (the leaves of the eucalyptus trees).
Why does eoclaip sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eoclaip (the eucalyptus), a heoclaip (her eucalyptus), a n-eoclaip (their eucalyptus), na heoclaipí (the eucalyptuses).
How do I say 'eucalyptus oil' in Irish?
Use the genitive after ola: 'ola eoclaipe'.
