HeyRuaHow to say “feeler” in Irish
- Irish:
- adharcán
- English:
- feeler, small horn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-ur-kawn” /ˈəiɾˠkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- adharcáin (feelers)
- Genitive singular:
- adharcáin, an adharcáin (e.g. barr an adharcáin, the tip of the feeler)
- Genitive plural:
- adharcán, na n-adharcán (e.g. fad na n-adharcán, the length of the feelers)
What does “adharcán” mean?
“Adharcán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- feeler
- A thin sensitive organ on the head of an insect or similar creature, used for touching and sensing.Also: antenna, tentacle, horn.
1 other meaning: small horn
- 2small horn
- A small horn or horn-like projection, such as the horn of a snail.Also: horn, snail's horn.
“Adharcán” with the article
The plural of feeler in Irish is adharcáin. Here is adharcán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adharcán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adharcán, the Irish word for feeler.
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Feeler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for feeler?
The Irish for feeler is adharcán (pronounced “AY-ur-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adharcáin. Depending on context it can also mean small horn.
How do you pronounce adharcán in Irish?
Adharcán is said like “AY-ur-kawn” (IPA /ˈəiɾˠkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of feeler in Irish?
The plural of adharcán is adharcáin; with the article, na hadharcáin means “the feelers”. The genitive plural is adharcán, as in fad na n-adharcán (the length of the feelers).
Does adharcán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adharcán can mean feeler or small horn, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does adharcán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adharcán (the feeler), a hadharcán (her feeler), a n-adharcán (their feeler), na hadharcáin (the feelers).
How is 'adharcán' related to 'adharc'?
'Adharcán' is a diminutive of 'adharc' (horn), so it literally means a little horn and is used for feelers and a snail's horns.
