HeyRuaHow to say “liver” in Irish
- Irish:
- ae
- English:
- liver, liver (as food)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ay” /eː/
- Plural:
- aenna (livers)
- Genitive singular:
- ae, an ae (e.g. galar an ae, liver disease)
- Genitive plural:
- aenna, na n-aenna (e.g. galair na n-aenna, diseases of the livers)
What does “ae” mean?
“Ae” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- liver
- The large organ in the body that cleans the blood and helps digestion.Also: liver organ, hepatic.
1 other meaning: liver (as food)
- 2liver (as food)
- The liver of an animal eaten as meat.Also: liver, lamb's liver, calf liver.
“Ae” with the article
The plural of liver in Irish is aenna. Here is ae after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ae, the Irish word for liver.
Other nouns in Irish
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Liver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liver?
The Irish for liver is ae (pronounced “ay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aenna. Depending on context it can also mean liver (as food).
How do you pronounce ae in Irish?
Ae is said like “ay” (IPA /eː/).
What is the plural of liver in Irish?
The plural of ae is aenna; with the article, na haenna means “the livers”. The genitive plural is aenna, as in galair na n-aenna (diseases of the livers).
Does ae have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ae can mean liver or liver (as food), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ae sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ae (the liver), a hae (her liver), a n-ae (their liver), na haenna (the livers).
What does 'ae is scamhóga' mean?
'Ae is scamhóga' literally means liver and lungs and refers to the pluck or offal of an animal.
Is 'ae' used for liver as food too?
Yes, 'ae' covers both the organ and the meat, as in 'ae uain' (lamb's liver).
