HeyRuaHow to say “invasion” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionradh
- English:
- invasion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-ruh” /ˈʊn̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- ionraí (invasions)
- Genitive singular:
- ionraidh, an ionraidh (e.g. tús an ionraidh, the start of the invasion)
- Genitive plural:
- ionraí, na n-ionraí (e.g. stair na n-ionraí, the history of invasions)
What does “ionradh” mean?
- invasion
- An attack in which an armed force enters another country or territory to take control of it.Also: incursion, raid, inroad.
“Ionradh” with the article
The plural of invasion in Irish is ionraí. Here is ionradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionradh, the Irish word for invasion.
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Invasion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for invasion?
The Irish for invasion is ionradh (pronounced “UN-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionraí.
How do you pronounce ionradh in Irish?
Ionradh is said like “UN-ruh” (IPA /ˈʊn̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of invasion in Irish?
The plural of ionradh is ionraí; with the article, na hionraí means “the invasions”. The genitive plural is ionraí, as in stair na n-ionraí (the history of invasions).
Why does ionradh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionradh (the invasion), a hionradh (her invasion), a n-ionradh (their invasion), na hionraí (the invasions).
What is the difference between 'ionradh' and 'ionsaí'?
'Ionradh' is an invasion of a territory, while 'ionsaí' is any attack or assault, such as 'ionsaí ar dhuine'.
How do I say 'to invade' using this word?
Use 'ionradh a dhéanamh ar', for example 'rinne siad ionradh ar an tír', they invaded the country.
