HeyRuaHow to say “insert” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionsáiteán
- English:
- insert
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-saw-tyawn” /ˈɪnˠsˠaːtʲaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ionsáiteáin (inserts)
- Genitive singular:
- ionsáiteáin, an ionsáiteáin (e.g. méid an ionsáiteáin, size of the insert)
- Genitive plural:
- ionsáiteán, na n-ionsáiteán (e.g. líon na n-ionsáiteán, number of inserts)
What does “ionsáiteán” mean?
- insert
- Something inserted into something else, such as an extra sheet put into a publication or a piece fitted into an object.Also: insertion, inset.
“Ionsáiteán” with the article
The plural of insert in Irish is ionsáiteáin. Here is ionsáiteán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionsáiteán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionsáiteán, the Irish word for insert.
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Insert in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for insert?
The Irish for insert is ionsáiteán (pronounced “IN-saw-tyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionsáiteáin.
How do you pronounce ionsáiteán in Irish?
Ionsáiteán is said like “IN-saw-tyawn” (IPA /ˈɪnˠsˠaːtʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of insert in Irish?
The plural of ionsáiteán is ionsáiteáin; with the article, na hionsáiteáin means “the inserts”. The genitive plural is ionsáiteán, as in líon na n-ionsáiteán (number of inserts).
Why does ionsáiteán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionsáiteán (the insert), a hionsáiteán (her insert), a n-ionsáiteán (their insert), na hionsáiteáin (the inserts).
How is 'ionsáiteán' related to 'ionsá'?
'Ionsáiteán' comes from the verb 'ionsáigh' (insert); the act of inserting is 'ionsá', while 'ionsáiteán' is the thing inserted.
