HeyRuaHow to say “marsupial” in Irish
- Irish:
- marsúipiach
- English:
- marsupial
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-soo-pee-akh” /ˈmˠaɾˠsˠuːpʲiəx/
- Plural:
- marsúipiaigh (marsupials)
- Genitive singular:
- marsúipiaigh, an mharsúipiaigh (e.g. púitse an mharsúipiaigh, the marsupial's pouch)
- Genitive plural:
- marsúipiach, na marsúipiach (e.g. éabhlóid na marsúipiach, the evolution of marsupials)
What does “marsúipiach” mean?
- marsupial
- A mammal, such as a kangaroo or koala, whose young develop in a pouch on the mother's body.Also: pouched mammal, pouched animal.
“Marsúipiach” with the article
The plural of marsupial in Irish is marsúipiaigh. Here is marsúipiach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Marsúipiach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using marsúipiach, the Irish word for marsupial.
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Marsupial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marsupial?
The Irish for marsupial is marsúipiach (pronounced “MAR-soo-pee-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is marsúipiaigh.
How do you pronounce marsúipiach in Irish?
Marsúipiach is said like “MAR-soo-pee-akh” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠsˠuːpʲiəx/).
What is the plural of marsupial in Irish?
The plural of marsúipiach is marsúipiaigh; with the article, na marsúipiaigh means “the marsupials”. The genitive plural is marsúipiach, as in éabhlóid na marsúipiach (the evolution of marsupials).
Why does marsúipiach change to mharsúipiach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharsúipiach. After ár (our) it stays ár marsúipiach, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'marsúipiach' also used as an adjective?
Yes, 'marsúipiach' can also be an adjective meaning marsupial, as in 'ainmhí marsúipiach', a marsupial animal.
