HeyRuaHow to say “giant panda” in Irish
- Irish:
- ollphanda
- English:
- giant panda
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OL-fan-duh” /ˈoːlˌfˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- ollphandaí (giant pandas)
- Genitive singular:
- ollphanda, an ollphanda (e.g. gnáthóg an ollphanda, the giant panda's habitat)
- Genitive plural:
- ollphandaí, na n-ollphandaí (e.g. líon na n-ollphandaí, the number of giant pandas)
What does “ollphanda” mean?
- giant panda
- A large black and white bear native to China that eats bamboo.Also: panda, panda bear.
Other Irish words for giant panda: panda (panda)
“Ollphanda” with the article
The plural of giant panda in Irish is ollphandaí. Here is ollphanda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ollphanda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ollphanda, the Irish word for giant panda.
Other nouns in Irish
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Giant panda in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for giant panda?
The Irish for giant panda is ollphanda (pronounced “OL-fan-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ollphandaí.
How do you pronounce ollphanda in Irish?
Ollphanda is said like “OL-fan-duh” (IPA /ˈoːlˌfˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of giant panda in Irish?
The plural of ollphanda is ollphandaí; with the article, na hollphandaí means “the giant pandas”. The genitive plural is ollphandaí, as in líon na n-ollphandaí (the number of giant pandas).
Why does ollphanda sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ollphanda (the giant panda), a hollphanda (her giant panda), a n-ollphanda (their giant panda), na hollphandaí (the giant pandas).
What is the difference between 'ollphanda' and 'panda'?
'Ollphanda' specifically means the giant panda; 'panda' can also be used, and the red panda is 'panda dearg'.
