HeyRuaHow to say “plural” in Irish
- Irish:
- iolra
- English:
- plural, plurality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-ruh” /ˈɪl̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- iolraí (plurals)
- Genitive singular:
- iolra, an iolra (e.g. foirm an iolra, the plural form)
- Genitive plural:
- iolraí, na n-iolraí (e.g. foirmeacha na n-iolraí, the plural forms)
What does “iolra” mean?
“Iolra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plural
- The grammatical form of a word that shows there is more than one.Also: plural form, plural number.
1 other meaning: plurality
- 2plurality
- A large number or abundance of something; the state of being many.Also: abundance, multitude.
“Iolra” with the article
The plural of plural in Irish is iolraí. Here is iolra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iolra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iolra, the Irish word for plural.
Other nouns in Irish
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Plural in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plural?
The Irish for plural is iolra (pronounced “UL-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iolraí. Depending on context it can also mean plurality.
How do you pronounce iolra in Irish?
Iolra is said like “UL-ruh” (IPA /ˈɪl̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of plural in Irish?
The plural of iolra is iolraí; with the article, na hiolraí means “the plurals”. The genitive plural is iolraí, as in foirmeacha na n-iolraí (the plural forms).
Does iolra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iolra can mean plural or plurality, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iolra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iolra (the plural), a hiolra (her plural), a n-iolra (their plural), na hiolraí (the plurals).
What is the opposite of 'iolra'?
The singular is 'uatha', so you say 'san uatha' (in the singular) and 'san iolra' (in the plural).
How do I say 'in the plural'?
Say 'san iolra', for example 'Cuir an focal san iolra' (Put the word in the plural).
