HeyRuaHow to say “nest” in Irish
- Irish:
- nead
- English:
- nest, lair, gang
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nyad” /nʲad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- neadacha (nests)
- Genitive singular:
- neide, na neide (e.g. ubh na neide, the egg of the nest)
- Genitive plural:
- neadacha, na neadacha (e.g. ag cuardach neadacha, searching for nests)
What does “nead” mean?
“Nead” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nest
- A structure a bird or other creature makes to lay eggs or raise its young.Also: bird's nest, hive, wasps' nest.
2 other meanings: lair or gang
- 2lair
- A den or bed where an animal or person lies, or a snug home.Also: den, bed, snug home.
- 3gang
- A close group of people, often used disapprovingly, such as a nest of thieves.Also: nest of thieves, clique.
“Nead” with the article
The plural of nest in Irish is neadacha. Here is nead after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nead, the Irish word for nest.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nest?
The Irish for nest is nead (pronounced “nyad”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is neadacha. Depending on context it can also mean lair or gang.
How do you pronounce nead in Irish?
Nead is said like “nyad” (IPA /nʲad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of nest in Irish?
The plural of nead is neadacha; with the article, na neadacha means “the nests”. The genitive plural is neadacha, as in ag cuardach neadacha (searching for nests).
Does nead have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nead can mean nest, lair or gang, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say a bird is nesting?
Use the verb neadaigh, as in 'Tá an t-éan ag neadú', or 'tá nead á déanamh aige'.
Can nead mean a cosy home for people?
Yes, nead can be used figuratively for a snug home, much like 'nest' in English.
