HeyRuaHow to say “howl” in Irish
- Irish:
- uaill
- English:
- howl, vanity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “oo-il” /uəlʲ/
- Plural:
- uailleacha (howls)
- Genitive singular:
- uaille, na huaille (e.g. fuaim na huaille, the sound of the howl)
- Genitive plural:
- uailleacha, na n-uailleacha (e.g. fuaim na n-uailleacha, the sound of the howls)
What does “uaill” mean?
“Uaill” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- howl
- A long loud cry, such as the howl of a dog or wolf or a wail of pain or grief.Also: wail, yell, cry, shriek.
1 other meaning: vanity
- 2vanity
- Excessive pride in yourself; conceit (literary use).Also: pride, conceit.
“Uaill” with the article
The plural of howl in Irish is uailleacha. Here is uaill after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uaill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uaill, the Irish word for howl.
Other nouns in Irish
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Howl in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for howl?
The Irish for howl is uaill (pronounced “oo-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uailleacha. Depending on context it can also mean vanity.
How do you pronounce uaill in Irish?
Uaill is said like “oo-il” (IPA /uəlʲ/).
What is the plural of howl in Irish?
The plural of uaill is uailleacha; with the article, na huailleacha means “the howls”. The genitive plural is uailleacha, as in fuaim na n-uailleacha (the sound of the howls).
Does uaill have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uaill can mean howl or vanity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uaill sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uaill (the howl), a huaill (her howl), a n-uaill (their howl), na huailleacha (the howls).
What is the difference between 'uaill' and 'béic'?
'Béic' is a general shout or yell, while 'uaill' is more a long howl or wail, as in 'lig an madra uaill as'.
How do I say 'let out a howl'?
Use 'lig uaill as' (or 'aisti' for a female): 'Lig sé uaill as', 'He let out a howl'.
