HeyRuaHow to say “granite” in Irish
- Irish:
- eibhear
- English:
- granite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EV-er” /ˈɛvʲəɾʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eibhir, an eibhir (e.g. bloc eibhir, a block of granite)
What does “eibhear” mean?
- granite
- A very hard, grey or pink rock often used for building and monuments.Also: granite stone, hard rock.
“Eibhear” with the article
Here is eibhear after the article (an t-alt).
an t-eibhear
the granite
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Eibhear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eibhear, the Irish word for granite.
Tá an teach tógtha as eibhear.
The house is built of granite.
Is cloch an-chrua é an t-eibhear.
Granite is a very hard stone.
Tá a lán eibhir i gConamara.
There is a lot of granite in Connemara.
Rinneadh an leac uaighe d'eibhear liath.
The gravestone was made of grey granite.
Bhí na cnoic lán d'eibhear agus fraoch.
The hills were full of granite and heather.
Ceannaíonn siad barr cistine déanta as eibhear.
They are buying a kitchen worktop made of granite.
Bíonn dath bándearg ar chuid den eibhear.
Some granite has a pinkish colour.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Granite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for granite?
The Irish for granite is eibhear (pronounced “EV-er”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eibhear in Irish?
Eibhear is said like “EV-er” (IPA /ˈɛvʲəɾʲ/).
Does eibhear have a plural?
No plural form is given for eibhear in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eibhear sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eibhear (the granite), a heibhear (her granite), a n-eibhear (their granite).
Is 'eibhear' the same as the name Éibhear?
No. 'Eibhear' is the common noun for granite, while 'Éibhear' with a fada is a mythological and personal name, as in Éibhear mac Míle.
