HeyRuaHow to say “jaguar” in Irish
- Irish:
- iaguar
- English:
- jaguar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-goo-uhr” /ˈiəɡuəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- iaguair (jaguars)
- Genitive singular:
- iaguair, an iaguair (e.g. eireaball an iaguair, the jaguar's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- iaguar, na n-iaguar (e.g. líon na n-iaguar, the number of jaguars)
What does “iaguar” mean?
- jaguar
- A large spotted wild cat that lives in the forests of Central and South America.Also: big cat, panthera onca.
“Iaguar” with the article
The plural of jaguar in Irish is iaguair. Here is iaguar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iaguar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iaguar, the Irish word for jaguar.
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Jaguar in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jaguar?
The Irish for jaguar is iaguar (pronounced “EE-uh-goo-uhr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iaguair.
How do you pronounce iaguar in Irish?
Iaguar is said like “EE-uh-goo-uhr” (IPA /ˈiəɡuəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of jaguar in Irish?
The plural of iaguar is iaguair; with the article, na hiaguair means “the jaguars”. The genitive plural is iaguar, as in líon na n-iaguar (the number of jaguars).
Why does iaguar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iaguar (the jaguar), a hiaguar (her jaguar), a n-iaguar (their jaguar), na hiaguair (the jaguars).
How is 'iaguar' different from 'liopard'?
An 'iaguar' is the big cat of the Americas, while a 'liopard' (leopard) lives in Africa and Asia, though both have spotted coats.
