HeyRuaHow to say “nearness” in Irish
- Irish:
- aice
- English:
- nearness, lair of a lobster or crab
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-yuh” /ˈakʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- aice, na haice
What does “aice” mean?
“Aice” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nearness
- Closeness or proximity, used mainly in the phrase 'in aice' (near, beside).Also: proximity, near, beside, next to.
“Aice” with the article
Here is aice after the article (an t-alt).
“Aice” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aice, the Irish word for nearness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “aice”
Nearness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nearness?
The Irish for nearness is aice (pronounced “AK-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean lair of a lobster or crab.
How do you pronounce aice in Irish?
Aice is said like “AK-yuh” (IPA /ˈakʲə/).
Does aice have a plural?
No plural form is given for aice in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aice have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aice can mean nearness or lair of a lobster or crab, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aice sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aice (the nearness), a haice (her nearness), a n-aice (their nearness).
What is the difference between 'in aice le' and 'in aice'?
'In aice le' is followed by the dative: 'in aice leis an teach'. 'In aice' can also be followed directly by the genitive: 'in aice an tí'. Both mean 'beside the house'.
How do I say 'near me'?
Use 'in aice liom', or with possessives 'i m'aice', 'i d'aice', 'ina aice' (beside him).
