HeyRuaHow to say “jubilee” in Irish
- Irish:
- iubhaile
- English:
- jubilee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “YOO-al-yuh” /ˈuːəlʲə/
- Plural:
- iubhailí (jubilees)
- Genitive singular:
- iubhaile, na hiubhaile (e.g. ceiliúradh na hiubhaile, celebration of the jubilee)
- Genitive plural:
- iubhailí, na n-iubhailí (e.g. ceiliúradh na n-iubhailí, the celebration of the jubilees)
What does “iubhaile” mean?
“Iubhaile” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jubilee
- A special anniversary or celebration, especially one marking many years, such as twenty-five or fifty.Also: anniversary, golden jubilee, silver jubilee.
1 other meaning:
- 2jubilee
- In the Catholic Church, a special year of remission of sins and indulgence.Also: jubilee year, holy year.
“Iubhaile” with the article
The plural of jubilee in Irish is iubhailí. Here is iubhaile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iubhaile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iubhaile, the Irish word for jubilee.
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Jubilee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jubilee?
The Irish for jubilee is iubhaile (pronounced “YOO-al-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is iubhailí.
How do you pronounce iubhaile in Irish?
Iubhaile is said like “YOO-al-yuh” (IPA /ˈuːəlʲə/).
What is the plural of jubilee in Irish?
The plural of iubhaile is iubhailí; with the article, na hiubhailí means “the jubilees”. The genitive plural is iubhailí, as in ceiliúradh na n-iubhailí (the celebration of the jubilees).
Why does iubhaile sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iubhaile (the jubilee), a hiubhaile (her jubilee), a n-iubhaile (their jubilee), na hiubhailí (the jubilees).
What is the difference between 'iubhaile' and 'comóradh'?
'Iubhaile' is a jubilee, a major anniversary like a golden or silver one, while 'comóradh' is a more general commemoration or anniversary event.
