HeyRuaHow to say “ivory” in Irish
- Irish:
- eabhar
- English:
- ivory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-er” /ˈəuəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eabhair, an eabhair (e.g. trádáil eabhair, the ivory trade)
What does “eabhar” mean?
- ivory
- The hard, creamy-white material that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.Also: elephant ivory, tusk material.
“Eabhar” with the article
Here is eabhar after the article (an t-alt).
an t-eabhar
the ivory
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Eabhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eabhar, the Irish word for ivory.
Tá cosc ar thrádáil eabhair anois.
The ivory trade is banned now.
Rinneadh an dealbh bheag as eabhar.
The little statue was made of ivory.
Bhí eochracha an phianó déanta d'eabhar fadó.
Piano keys used to be made of ivory.
Maraítear eilifintí ar son an eabhair.
Elephants are killed for the ivory.
Tá dath an eabhair ar an mballa.
The wall is an ivory colour.
Fuarthas cíor eabhair san uaigh.
An ivory comb was found in the grave.
Is ábhar luachmhar é an t-eabhar.
Ivory is a valuable material.
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Ivory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ivory?
The Irish for ivory is eabhar (pronounced “OW-er”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eabhar in Irish?
Eabhar is said like “OW-er” (IPA /ˈəuəɾˠ/).
Does eabhar have a plural?
No plural form is given for eabhar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eabhar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eabhar (the ivory), a heabhar (her ivory), a n-eabhar (their ivory).
How do I say 'made of ivory' in Irish?
Use the genitive as an adjective, e.g. 'cíor eabhair' (an ivory comb), or say 'déanta d'eabhar'.
