HeyRuaHow to say “hackney” in Irish
- Irish:
- hacnaí
- English:
- hackney, hackney horse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAK-nee” /ˈhakniː/
- Plural:
- hacnaithe (hackneys)
- Genitive singular:
- hacnaí, an hacnaí (e.g. tiománaí an hacnaí, the hackney driver)
- Genitive plural:
- hacnaithe, na hacnaithe (e.g. tiománaithe na hacnaithe, the hackney drivers)
What does “hacnaí” mean?
“Hacnaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hackney
- A hired car or carriage that carries passengers for a fare, especially one that must be booked rather than hailed on the street.Also: hackney carriage, hackney cab, hired car, cab.
1 other meaning: hackney horse
- 2hackney horse
- A horse of a breed used for ordinary riding or for pulling carriages.Also: hackney, carriage horse, riding horse.
“Hacnaí” with the article
The plural of hackney in Irish is hacnaithe. Here is hacnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Hacnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hacnaí, the Irish word for hackney.
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Hackney in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hackney?
The Irish for hackney is hacnaí (pronounced “HAK-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is hacnaithe. Depending on context it can also mean hackney horse.
How do you pronounce hacnaí in Irish?
Hacnaí is said like “HAK-nee” (IPA /ˈhakniː/).
What is the plural of hackney in Irish?
The plural of hacnaí is hacnaithe; with the article, na hacnaithe means “the hackneys”. The genitive plural is hacnaithe, as in tiománaithe na hacnaithe (the hackney drivers).
Does hacnaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Hacnaí can mean hackney or hackney horse, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is a hacnaí the same as a tacsaí?
Not quite: a tacsaí can be hailed on the street, while a hacnaí must be booked in advance, as with the Irish licence types.
