HeyRuaHow to say “monkfish” in Irish
- Irish:
- anglait
- English:
- monkfish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ANG-lutch” /ˈaŋɡlətʲ/
- Plural:
- anglaití (monkfishes)
- Genitive singular:
- anglaite, na hanglaite (e.g. eireaball na hanglaite, the tail of the monkfish)
- Genitive plural:
- anglaití, na n-anglaití (e.g. iascach na n-anglaití, the monkfish fishery)
What does “anglait” mean?
- monkfish
- A large flat-headed sea fish with a lure on its head, also called anglerfish.Also: anglerfish, angler fish, angler.
“Anglait” with the article
The plural of monkfish in Irish is anglaití. Here is anglait after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Anglait” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anglait, the Irish word for monkfish.
Other nouns in Irish
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Monkfish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for monkfish?
The Irish for monkfish is anglait (pronounced “ANG-lutch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is anglaití.
How do you pronounce anglait in Irish?
Anglait is said like “ANG-lutch” (IPA /ˈaŋɡlətʲ/).
What is the plural of monkfish in Irish?
The plural of anglait is anglaití; with the article, na hanglaití means “the monkfishes”. The genitive plural is anglaití, as in iascach na n-anglaití (the monkfish fishery).
Why does anglait sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anglait (the monkfish), a hanglait (her monkfish), a n-anglait (their monkfish), na hanglaití (the monkfishes).
Is 'anglait' the same fish as the 'monkfish' on restaurant menus?
Yes, 'anglait' is the anglerfish, sold as monkfish; the tail is the part usually eaten.
