HeyRuaHow to say “furrow” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitre
- English:
- furrow, groove
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-ruh” /ˈɛtʲɾʲə/
- Plural:
- eitrí (furrows)
- Genitive singular:
- eitre, na heitre (e.g. doimhneacht na heitre, the depth of the furrow)
- Genitive plural:
- eitrí, na n-eitrí (e.g. treabhadh na n-eitrí, the ploughing of the furrows)
What does “eitre” mean?
“Eitre” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- furrow
- A long narrow trench or channel cut in the ground, for example by a plough.Also: trench, channel, rut.
1 other meaning: groove
- 2groove
- A narrow cut or channel in a surface such as wood, metal or the face of a golf club.Also: slot, channel, flute.
Other Irish words for furrow: clas (furrow)
“Eitre” with the article
The plural of furrow in Irish is eitrí. Here is eitre after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eitre” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitre, the Irish word for furrow.
Other nouns in Irish
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Furrow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for furrow?
The Irish for furrow is eitre (pronounced “ET-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eitrí. Depending on context it can also mean groove.
How do you pronounce eitre in Irish?
Eitre is said like “ET-ruh” (IPA /ˈɛtʲɾʲə/).
What is the plural of furrow in Irish?
The plural of eitre is eitrí; with the article, na heitrí means “the furrows”. The genitive plural is eitrí, as in treabhadh na n-eitrí (the ploughing of the furrows).
Does eitre have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eitre can mean furrow or groove, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eitre sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eitre (the furrow), a heitre (her furrow), a n-eitre (their furrow), na heitrí (the furrows).
What is the difference between 'eitre' and 'clais'?
'Clais' is the everyday word for a trench, ditch or furrow, while 'eitre' is more specifically a furrow or a cut groove, as in 'teanga agus eitre' (tongue and groove).
