HeyRuaHow to say “nova” in Irish
- Irish:
- nóva
- English:
- nova
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-vuh” /ˈnˠoːwə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nóvaí (novas)
- Genitive singular:
- nóva, an nóva (e.g. solas an nóva, the light of the nova)
- Genitive plural:
- nóvaí, na nóvaí
What does “nóva” mean?
- nova
- A star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a short time and then slowly fades again.Also: new star, exploding star.
“Nóva” with the article
The plural of nova in Irish is nóvaí. Here is nóva after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nóva
the nova
No change after an
na nóvaí
the novas
Plural: no change after na
“Nóva” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nóva, the Irish word for nova.
Is réalta é nóva a éiríonn an-gheal go tobann.
A nova is a star that suddenly becomes very bright.
Chonaic na réalteolaithe an nóva aréir.
The astronomers saw the nova last night.
Mhéadaigh gile an nóva go mór.
The brightness of the nova increased greatly.
Ní fheictear nóvaí go minic leis an tsúil.
Novae are not often seen with the naked eye.
Tá suim mhór agam i nóvaí agus i supernóvaí.
I am very interested in novae and supernovae.
Bhí an nóva le feiceáil sa spéir ar feadh seachtaine.
The nova was visible in the sky for a week.
Scríobh sí alt faoin nóva nua.
She wrote an article about the new nova.
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Nova in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nova?
The Irish for nova is nóva (pronounced “NOH-vuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nóvaí.
How do you pronounce nóva in Irish?
Nóva is said like “NOH-vuh” (IPA /ˈnˠoːwə/).
What is the plural of nova in Irish?
The plural of nóva is nóvaí; with the article, na nóvaí means “the novas”.
Is a nóva the same as a supernova?
No. A nóva is a smaller outburst where the star survives; a supernova, 'sárnóva', is a far larger explosion that usually destroys the star.
