HeyRuaHow to say “marsh” in Irish
- Irish:
- eanach
- English:
- marsh
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ukh” /ˈanˠəx/
- Plural:
- eanaigh (marshes)
- Genitive singular:
- eanaigh, an eanaigh (e.g. uisce an eanaigh, the water of the marsh)
- Genitive plural:
- eanach, na n-eanach (e.g. éin na n-eanach, the birds of the marshes)
What does “eanach” mean?
- marsh
- An area of wet, soft, low-lying ground where water lies and reeds and rushes grow.Also: swamp, fen, marshland, bog.
“Eanach” with the article
The plural of marsh in Irish is eanaigh. Here is eanach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eanach, the Irish word for marsh.
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Marsh in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marsh?
The Irish for marsh is eanach (pronounced “AN-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eanaigh.
How do you pronounce eanach in Irish?
Eanach is said like “AN-ukh” (IPA /ˈanˠəx/).
What is the plural of marsh in Irish?
The plural of eanach is eanaigh; with the article, na heanaigh means “the marshes”. The genitive plural is eanach, as in éin na n-eanach (the birds of the marshes).
Why does eanach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eanach (the marsh), a heanach (her marsh), a n-eanach (their marsh), na heanaigh (the marshes).
How is 'eanach' different from 'portach'?
'Eanach' is a marsh or swampy wet ground, while 'portach' is a bog, especially one where turf is cut.
Why do so many Irish place names contain 'Annagh'?
'Annagh' and 'Anna-' in place names usually come from 'eanach', marking a marshy spot.
