HeyRuaHow to say “grave” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaigh
- English:
- grave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “oo-ee” /uəj/
- Plural:
- uaigheanna (graves)
- Genitive singular:
- uaighe, na huaighe (e.g. bruach na huaighe, the edge of the grave)
- Genitive plural:
- uaigheanna, na n-uaigheanna (e.g. ag tabhairt aire na n-uaigheanna, looking after the graves)
What does “uaigh” mean?
- grave
- A hole dug in the ground where a dead person is buried.Also: tomb, burial place, sepulchre.
Other Irish words for grave: tuama (tomb), tromchúiseach (serious)
“Uaigh” with the article
The plural of grave in Irish is uaigheanna. Here is uaigh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaigh, the Irish word for grave.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Grave in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grave?
The Irish for grave is uaigh (pronounced “oo-ee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uaigheanna.
How do you pronounce uaigh in Irish?
Uaigh is said like “oo-ee” (IPA /uəj/).
What is the plural of grave in Irish?
The plural of uaigh is uaigheanna; with the article, na huaigheanna means “the graves”. The genitive plural is uaigheanna, as in ag tabhairt aire na n-uaigheanna (looking after the graves).
Why does uaigh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uaigh (the grave), a huaigh (her grave), a n-uaigh (their grave), na huaigheanna (the graves).
What is the difference between uaigh and tuama?
Uaigh is an ordinary grave dug in the ground, while tuama is a tomb, often a built monument or vault.
