Index in Irish (Innéacs): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for index?

The Irish for index is innéacs (pronounced “IN-ayks”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is innéacsanna. Depending on context it can also mean index (figure).

Q: What is the plural of index in Irish?

The plural of innéacs is innéacsanna; with the article, na hinnéacsanna means “the indices”. The genitive plural is innéacsanna, as in úsáid na n-innéacsanna (the use of the indexes).

Q: Does innéacs have more than one meaning?

Yes. Innéacs can mean index or index (figure), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “index” in Irish

Irish:: innéacs
English:: index, index (figure)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “IN-ayks” /ˈiɲeːks/

Various forms

Plural:: innéacsanna (indices)
Genitive singular:: innéacs, an innéacs (e.g. leathanaigh an innéacs, the pages of the index)
Genitive plural:: innéacsanna, na n-innéacsanna (e.g. úsáid na n-innéacsanna, the use of the indexes)

What does “innéacs” mean?

“Innéacs” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

index: An alphabetical list of names, subjects or terms, usually at the back of a book, showing where they can be found.Also: book index, list of contents.

1 other meaning: index (figure)

2index (figure): A number or figure that shows the level or change of something, such as prices, compared with a standard.Also: index, price index, indicator.

“Innéacs” with the article

The plural of index in Irish is innéacsanna. Here is innéacs after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-innéacs

the index

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hinnéacsanna

the indices

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Innéacs” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using innéacs, the Irish word for index.

Tá innéacs maith ag deireadh an leabhair seo.

There's a good index at the end of this book.

Féach san innéacs agus gheobhaidh tú an t-ainm.

Look in the index and you'll find the name.

Chuardaigh mé an t-innéacs ach ní raibh sé ann.

I searched the index but it wasn't there.

Thosaigh sí ar an innéacs a chur le chéile.

She started compiling the index.

Tá botún ar an gcéad leathanach den innéacs.

There's a mistake on the first page of the index.

Bíonn innéacsanna difriúla sna himleabhair éagsúla.

The various volumes have different indexes.

D'ardaigh an t-innéacs praghsanna arís an mhí seo.

The price index rose again this month.

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Index in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for index?

The Irish for index is innéacs (pronounced “IN-ayks”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is innéacsanna. Depending on context it can also mean index (figure).

How do you pronounce innéacs in Irish?

Innéacs is said like “IN-ayks” (IPA /ˈiɲeːks/).

What is the plural of index in Irish?

The plural of innéacs is innéacsanna; with the article, na hinnéacsanna means “the indices”. The genitive plural is innéacsanna, as in úsáid na n-innéacsanna (the use of the indexes).

Does innéacs have more than one meaning?

Yes. Innéacs can mean index or index (figure), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does innéacs sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-innéacs (the index), a hinnéacs (her index), a n-innéacs (their index), na hinnéacsanna (the indices).

What is the difference between 'innéacs' and 'clár ábhair'?

'Innéacs' is the alphabetical index at the back of a book, while 'clár ábhair' is the table of contents at the front.

Index in Irish (Innéacs): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage