HeyRuaHow to say “juniper” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiteal
- English:
- juniper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-yul” /ˈatʲəl̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aitil, an aitil (e.g. caora aitil, juniper berries)
What does “aiteal” mean?
- juniper
- An evergreen shrub or small tree with prickly needles and dark blue berries.Also: juniper bush, juniper tree, juniper berry.
“Aiteal” with the article
Here is aiteal after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aiteal
the juniper
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aiteal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiteal, the Irish word for juniper.
Fásann aiteal ar an sliabh sin.
Juniper grows on that mountain.
Tá an t-aiteal glas i rith na bliana.
The juniper is green all year round.
Úsáidtear caora aitil chun bia a bhlaisiú.
Juniper berries are used to flavour food.
Chonaic mé tor aitil in aice leis an loch.
I saw a juniper bush beside the lake.
Tá boladh láidir ón aiteal.
The juniper has a strong smell.
Chuir mé aiteal i mo ghairdín anuraidh.
I planted juniper in my garden last year.
Is planda dúchasach in Éirinn é an t-aiteal.
Juniper is a native plant in Ireland.
Other nouns in Irish
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Juniper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for juniper?
The Irish for juniper is aiteal (pronounced “AT-yul”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aiteal in Irish?
Aiteal is said like “AT-yul” (IPA /ˈatʲəl̪ˠ/).
Does aiteal have a plural?
No plural form is given for aiteal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aiteal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aiteal (the juniper), a haiteal (her juniper), a n-aiteal (their juniper).
Is aiteal the same as aiteann?
No. Aiteal is juniper, while aiteann is gorse or furze, a different spiny shrub with yellow flowers.
