HeyRuaHow to say “ink” in Irish
- Irish:
- inc
- English:
- ink
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ink” /ɪŋk/
- Plural:
- inceanna (inks)
- Genitive singular:
- inc, an inc (e.g. buidéal inc, bottle of ink)
- Genitive plural:
- inceanna, na n-inceanna (e.g. dathanna na n-inceanna, the colours of the inks)
What does “inc” mean?
- ink
- A coloured liquid used for writing, drawing or printing.Also: writing ink, printer ink.
Other Irish words for ink: dúch (ink)
“Inc” with the article
The plural of ink in Irish is inceanna. Here is inc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inc, the Irish word for ink.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ink in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ink?
The Irish for ink is inc (pronounced “ink”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inceanna.
How do you pronounce inc in Irish?
Inc is said like “ink” (IPA /ɪŋk/).
What is the plural of ink in Irish?
The plural of inc is inceanna; with the article, na hinceanna means “the inks”. The genitive plural is inceanna, as in dathanna na n-inceanna (the colours of the inks).
Why does inc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inc (the ink), a hinc (her ink), a n-inc (their ink), na hinceanna (the inks).
What is the difference between 'inc' and 'dúch'?
Both mean ink: 'dúch' is the older native word, still common, while 'inc' is a borrowing widely used, especially for printer ink.
