HeyRuaHow to say “panda” in Irish
- Irish:
- panda
- English:
- panda
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAN-duh” /ˈpˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- pandaí (pandas)
- Genitive singular:
- panda, an phanda (e.g. gnáthóg an phanda, the panda's habitat)
- Genitive plural:
- pandaí, na bpandaí (e.g. líon na bpandaí, the number of pandas)
What does “panda” mean?
- panda
- A large black-and-white bear-like animal from China that eats bamboo.Also: giant panda, panda bear.
“Panda” with the article
The plural of panda in Irish is pandaí. Here is panda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Panda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using panda, the Irish word for panda.
Other nouns in Irish
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Panda in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for panda?
The Irish for panda is panda (pronounced “PAN-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pandaí.
How do you pronounce panda in Irish?
Panda is said like “PAN-duh” (IPA /ˈpˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of panda in Irish?
The plural of panda is pandaí; with the article, na pandaí means “the pandas”. The genitive plural is pandaí, as in líon na bpandaí (the number of pandas).
Why does panda change to phanda or bpanda?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) panda becomes mo phanda (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpanda (eclipsis).
How do you say 'giant panda' in Irish?
The giant panda is 'panda mór', while the red panda is 'panda dearg'.
