HeyRuaHow to say “example” in Irish
- Irish:
- eiseamláir
- English:
- example, model
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-um-lawr” /ˈɛʃəmˠl̪ˠaːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- eiseamláirí (examples)
- Genitive singular:
- eiseamláire, na heiseamláire (e.g. tábhacht na heiseamláire, the importance of the example)
- Genitive plural:
- eiseamláirí, na n-eiseamláirí (e.g. liosta na n-eiseamláirí, the list of examples)
What does “eiseamláir” mean?
“Eiseamláir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- example
- A person or thing that serves as a pattern of behaviour for others to follow or learn from.Also: role model, object lesson, exemplar.
1 other meaning: model
- 2model
- A perfect or praiseworthy instance of something, worthy of imitation.Also: paragon, pattern, illustration.
Other Irish words for example: sampla (example)
“Eiseamláir” with the article
The plural of example in Irish is eiseamláirí. Here is eiseamláir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eiseamláir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eiseamláir, the Irish word for example.
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Example in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for example?
The Irish for example is eiseamláir (pronounced “ESH-um-lawr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eiseamláirí. Depending on context it can also mean model.
How do you pronounce eiseamláir in Irish?
Eiseamláir is said like “ESH-um-lawr” (IPA /ˈɛʃəmˠl̪ˠaːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of example in Irish?
The plural of eiseamláir is eiseamláirí; with the article, na heiseamláirí means “the examples”. The genitive plural is eiseamláirí, as in liosta na n-eiseamláirí (the list of examples).
Does eiseamláir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eiseamláir can mean example or model, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eiseamláir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eiseamláir (the example), a heiseamláir (her example), a n-eiseamláir (their example), na heiseamláirí (the examples).
What is the difference between eiseamláir and sampla?
Sampla is the everyday word for an example or sample, as in mar shampla 'for example'. Eiseamláir is used for a model or example of behaviour to imitate, as in dea-eiseamláir a thabhairt 'to set a good example'.
