HeyRuaHow to say “niece” in Irish
- Irish:
- neacht
- English:
- niece
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nyakht” /nʲaxt̪/
Various forms
- Plural:
- neachtanna (nieces)
- Genitive singular:
- neachta, na neachta (e.g. fear céile mo neachta, my niece's husband)
- Genitive plural:
- neachtanna, na neachtanna (e.g. ainmneacha na neachtanna, the names of the nieces)
What does “neacht” mean?
- niece
- The daughter of your brother or sister.Also: brother's daughter, sister's daughter.
“Neacht” with the article
The plural of niece in Irish is neachtanna. Here is neacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an neacht
the niece
No change after an
na neachtanna
the nieces
Plural: no change after na
“Neacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neacht, the Irish word for niece.
Is í Áine mo neacht.
Áine is my niece.
Tá neacht agus nia agam i Sasana.
I have a niece and a nephew in England.
Tháinig an neacht ar cuairt inné.
The niece came to visit yesterday.
Cheannaigh mé bronntanas do mo neacht.
I bought a present for my niece.
Tá triúr neachtanna aici.
She has three nieces.
Bhí lá breithe mo neachta ann Dé Domhnaigh.
It was my niece's birthday on Sunday.
Bíonn na neachtanna ag súgradh sa ghairdín.
The nieces play in the garden.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Niece in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for niece?
The Irish for niece is neacht (pronounced “nyakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is neachtanna.
How do you pronounce neacht in Irish?
Neacht is said like “nyakht” (IPA /nʲaxt̪/).
What is the plural of niece in Irish?
The plural of neacht is neachtanna; with the article, na neachtanna means “the nieces”. The genitive plural is neachtanna, as in ainmneacha na neachtanna (the names of the nieces).
What is the word for nephew?
A nephew is 'nia'; a niece is 'neacht'. Together they can be described as 'clann deirféar nó dearthár'.
