HeyRuaHow to say “net” in Irish
- Irish:
- eangach
- English:
- net, network, grid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ANG-ukh” /ˈaŋəx/
- Plural:
- eangacha (nets)
- Genitive singular:
- eangaí, na heangaí (e.g. mogaill na heangaí, the meshes of the net)
- Genitive plural:
- eangach, na n-eangach (e.g. deisiú na n-eangach, the mending of the nets)
What does “eangach” mean?
“Eangach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- net
- A net, especially a fishing net made of mesh.Also: fishing net, mesh.
“Eangach” with the article
The plural of net in Irish is eangacha. Here is eangach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eangach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eangach, the Irish word for net.
Other nouns in Irish
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Net in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for net?
The Irish for net is eangach (pronounced “ANG-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eangacha. Depending on context it can also mean network or grid.
How do you pronounce eangach in Irish?
Eangach is said like “ANG-ukh” (IPA /ˈaŋəx/).
What is the plural of net in Irish?
The plural of eangach is eangacha; with the article, na heangacha means “the nets”. The genitive plural is eangach, as in deisiú na n-eangach (the mending of the nets).
Does eangach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eangach can mean net, network or grid, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eangach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eangach (the net), a heangach (her net), a n-eangach (their net), na heangacha (the nets).
What is the difference between 'eangach' and 'líon'?
Both mean net; 'líon' is the more general everyday word, while 'eangach' is a fishing net and is also used for a network or grid, as in 'eangach leictreachais'.
