HeyRuaHow to say “ivy” in Irish
- Irish:
- eidheann
- English:
- ivy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-un” /ˈəin̠ʲən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eidhinn, an eidhinn (e.g. duilleoga an eidhinn, the leaves of the ivy)
What does “eidheann” mean?
- ivy
- An evergreen climbing plant with dark shiny leaves that grows up walls and trees.Also: common ivy, climbing plant, creeper.
Other Irish words for ivy: eidhneán (ivy)
“Eidheann” with the article
Here is eidheann after the article (an t-alt).
an t-eidheann
the ivy
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Eidheann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eidheann, the Irish word for ivy.
Tá eidheann ag fás ar bhalla an tí.
Ivy is growing on the wall of the house.
Chlúdaigh an t-eidheann an seanchrann ar fad.
The ivy covered the whole old tree.
Bhí boladh an eidhinn san aer.
The smell of the ivy was in the air.
Ghearr m'athair an t-eidheann den simléar.
My father cut the ivy off the chimney.
Tá an seanchaisleán faoi eidheann anois.
The old castle is covered in ivy now.
Bíonn éin ag neadú san eidheann.
Birds nest in the ivy.
Ná lig don eidheann an fhuinneog a chlúdach.
Don't let the ivy cover the window.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ivy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ivy?
The Irish for ivy is eidheann (pronounced “EYE-un”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eidheann in Irish?
Eidheann is said like “EYE-un” (IPA /ˈəin̠ʲən̪ˠ/).
Does eidheann have a plural?
No plural form is given for eidheann in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eidheann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eidheann (the ivy), a heidheann (her ivy), a n-eidheann (their ivy).
How do you say 'covered in ivy' in Irish?
You can say 'faoi eidheann' or 'clúdaithe le heidheann', for example 'Tá an balla faoi eidheann'.
