HeyRuaHow to say “fishing lure” in Irish
- Irish:
- iascmheall
- English:
- fishing lure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EESK-vyal” /ˈiəskˌvʲal̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- iascmheallta (fishing lures)
- Genitive singular:
- iascmhill, an iascmhill (e.g. crúca an iascmhill, the hook of the lure)
- Genitive plural:
- iascmheallta, na n-iascmheallta (e.g. bosca na n-iascmheallta, the box of lures)
What does “iascmheall” mean?
- fishing lure
- An artificial bait, such as a spinner or fly, used to attract fish onto a hook.Also: lure, bait, spinner, fly.
“Iascmheall” with the article
The plural of fishing lure in Irish is iascmheallta. Here is iascmheall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iascmheall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iascmheall, the Irish word for fishing lure.
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Fishing lure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fishing lure?
The Irish for fishing lure is iascmheall (pronounced “EESK-vyal”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iascmheallta.
How do you pronounce iascmheall in Irish?
Iascmheall is said like “EESK-vyal” (IPA /ˈiəskˌvʲal̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fishing lure in Irish?
The plural of iascmheall is iascmheallta; with the article, na hiascmheallta means “the fishing lures”. The genitive plural is iascmheallta, as in bosca na n-iascmheallta (the box of lures).
Why does iascmheall sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iascmheall (the fishing lure), a hiascmheall (her fishing lure), a n-iascmheall (their fishing lure), na hiascmheallta (the fishing lures).
What is the difference between 'iascmheall' and 'baoite'?
'Baoite' is bait in general, often natural such as worms, while 'iascmheall' is an artificial lure made to attract fish.
