HeyRuaHow to say “habit” in Irish
- Irish:
- aibíd
- English:
- habit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AB-eedj” /ˈabʲiːdʲ/
- Plural:
- aibídeacha (habits)
- Genitive singular:
- aibíde, na haibíde (e.g. dath na haibíde, the colour of the habit)
- Genitive plural:
- aibídeacha, na n-aibídeacha (e.g. dathanna na n-aibídeacha, the colours of the habits)
What does “aibíd” mean?
“Aibíd” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- habit
- The distinctive robe worn by a monk or nun.Also: religious dress, nun's habit, monk's habit.
1 other meaning:
- 2habit
- A settled custom or way of behaving.Also: custom, practice.
Other Irish words for habit: béas (habit)
“Aibíd” with the article
The plural of habit in Irish is aibídeacha. Here is aibíd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aibíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aibíd, the Irish word for habit.
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Habit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for habit?
The Irish for habit is aibíd (pronounced “AB-eedj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aibídeacha.
How do you pronounce aibíd in Irish?
Aibíd is said like “AB-eedj” (IPA /ˈabʲiːdʲ/).
What is the plural of habit in Irish?
The plural of aibíd is aibídeacha; with the article, na haibídeacha means “the habits”. The genitive plural is aibídeacha, as in dathanna na n-aibídeacha (the colours of the habits).
Why does aibíd sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aibíd (the habit), a haibíd (her habit), a n-aibíd (their habit), na haibídeacha (the habits).
Is 'aibíd' the usual word for a personal habit like smoking?
Not usually: for a habit or custom say 'nós' or 'cleachtadh'. 'Aibíd' mainly means the religious dress of a monk or nun.
