HeyRuaHow to say “horn” in Irish
- Irish:
- adharc
- English:
- horn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ay-erk” /ˈəiɾˠk/
- Plural:
- adharca (horns)
- Genitive singular:
- adhairce, na hadhairce (e.g. barr na hadhairce, the tip of the horn)
- Genitive plural:
- adharc, na n-adharc (e.g. fuaim na n-adharc, the sound of the horns)
What does “adharc” mean?
“Adharc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- horn
- A hard pointed growth on the head of an animal such as a cow, goat or ram.Also: animal horn, antler.
2 other meanings:
- 2horn
- Horn as a material, or an object made from it, such as a drinking horn.Also: drinking horn, horn material.
- 3horn
- A wind instrument or device that is blown to make a loud signal sound.Also: hunting horn, bugle, signal horn.
Other Irish words for horn: trumpa (trumpet)
“Adharc” with the article
The plural of horn in Irish is adharca. Here is adharc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adharc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adharc, the Irish word for horn.
Other nouns in Irish
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Horn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for horn?
The Irish for horn is adharc (pronounced “ay-erk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is adharca.
How do you pronounce adharc in Irish?
Adharc is said like “ay-erk” (IPA /ˈəiɾˠk/).
What is the plural of horn in Irish?
The plural of adharc is adharca; with the article, na hadharca means “the horns”. The genitive plural is adharc, as in fuaim na n-adharc (the sound of the horns).
Why does adharc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an adharc (the horn), a hadharc (her horn), a n-adharc (their horn), na hadharca (the horns).
What is the difference between 'adharc' and 'beann'?
'Adharc' is the everyday word for an animal's horn, while 'beann' is more literary and can also mean a peak or an antler tine.
How do you say 'take the bull by the horns' in Irish?
You can say 'breith ar adharca ar an tarbh', meaning to tackle a problem directly.
