HeyRuaHow to say “fish” in Irish
- Irish:
- iasc
- English:
- fish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ee-usk” /iəsk/
- Plural:
- éisc (fish)
- Genitive singular:
- éisc, an éisc (e.g. blas an éisc, the taste of the fish)
- Genitive plural:
- iasc, na n-iasc (e.g. cineálacha na n-iasc, the types of fish)
What does “iasc” mean?
- fish
- An animal that lives in water, breathes through gills and swims with fins; also its flesh eaten as food.Also: seafood, catch.
“Iasc” with the article
The plural of fish in Irish is éisc. Here is iasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iasc, the Irish word for fish.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fish?
The Irish for fish is iasc (pronounced “ee-usk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éisc.
How do you pronounce iasc in Irish?
Iasc is said like “ee-usk” (IPA /iəsk/).
What is the plural of fish in Irish?
The plural of iasc is éisc; with the article, na héisc means “the fish”. The genitive plural is iasc, as in cineálacha na n-iasc (the types of fish).
Does iasc have more than one meaning?
Iasc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to fish.
Why does iasc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iasc (the fish), a hiasc (her fish), a n-iasc (their fish), na héisc (the fish).
How do I say 'fishing' in Irish?
Use 'iascaireacht' for the activity, as in 'ag iascaireacht' (fishing), and 'iascaire' for a fisherman.
What is the Irish proverb about fish?
'Is fearr iasc beag ná bheith gan iasc' means a small fish is better than no fish at all.
