HeyRuaHow to say “invertebrate” in Irish
- Irish:
- inveirteabrach
- English:
- invertebrate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-ver-tyab-ruhkh” /ˈɪnʲvʲɛɾʲtʲəbˠɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- inveirteabraigh (invertebrates)
- Genitive singular:
- inveirteabraigh, an inveirteabraigh (e.g. corp an inveirteabraigh, the body of the invertebrate)
- Genitive plural:
- inveirteabrach, na n-inveirteabrach (e.g. staidéar na n-inveirteabrach, the study of invertebrates)
What does “inveirteabrach” mean?
- invertebrate
- An animal that has no backbone, such as an insect, worm or jellyfish.Also: spineless animal, animal without a backbone.
“Inveirteabrach” with the article
The plural of invertebrate in Irish is inveirteabraigh. Here is inveirteabrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Inveirteabrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inveirteabrach, the Irish word for invertebrate.
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Invertebrate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for invertebrate?
The Irish for invertebrate is inveirteabrach (pronounced “IN-ver-tyab-ruhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is inveirteabraigh.
How do you pronounce inveirteabrach in Irish?
Inveirteabrach is said like “IN-ver-tyab-ruhkh” (IPA /ˈɪnʲvʲɛɾʲtʲəbˠɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of invertebrate in Irish?
The plural of inveirteabrach is inveirteabraigh; with the article, na hinveirteabraigh means “the invertebrates”. The genitive plural is inveirteabrach, as in staidéar na n-inveirteabrach (the study of invertebrates).
Why does inveirteabrach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inveirteabrach (the invertebrate), a hinveirteabrach (her invertebrate), a n-inveirteabrach (their invertebrate), na hinveirteabraigh (the invertebrates).
What is the opposite of 'inveirteabrach'?
An animal with a backbone is a 'veirteabrach' (vertebrate). Both words are also used as adjectives, e.g. 'ainmhí inveirteabrach'.
