HeyRuaHow to say “pram” in Irish
- Irish:
- naíchóiste
- English:
- pram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-khoash-tyeh” /ˈn̠ʲiːˌxoːʃtʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- naíchóistí (prams)
- Genitive singular:
- naíchóiste, an naíchóiste (e.g. rothaí an naíchóiste, the wheels of the pram)
- Genitive plural:
- naíchóistí, na naíchóistí (e.g. siopa naíchóistí, a pram shop)
What does “naíchóiste” mean?
- pram
- A small four-wheeled carriage, pushed by hand, in which a baby lies.Also: baby carriage, perambulator, pushchair, buggy.
Other Irish words for pram: pram (pram)
“Naíchóiste” with the article
The plural of pram in Irish is naíchóistí. Here is naíchóiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an naíchóiste
the pram
No change after an
na naíchóistí
the prams
Plural: no change after na
“Naíchóiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naíchóiste, the Irish word for pram.
Tá an leanbh ina chodladh sa naíchóiste.
The baby is asleep in the pram.
Cheannaíomar naíchóiste nua inné.
We bought a new pram yesterday.
Bhrúigh sí an naíchóiste suas an cnoc.
She pushed the pram up the hill.
Bhí mo naíchóiste rómhór don bhus.
My pram was too big for the bus.
Bhí roth an naíchóiste briste.
The pram's wheel was broken.
Bhí go leor naíchóistí sa pháirc ar maidin.
There were lots of prams in the park this morning.
Cuir an phluid i naíchóiste an linbh.
Put the blanket in the baby's pram.
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Pram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pram?
The Irish for pram is naíchóiste (pronounced “NEE-khoash-tyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is naíchóistí.
How do you pronounce naíchóiste in Irish?
Naíchóiste is said like “NEE-khoash-tyeh” (IPA /ˈn̠ʲiːˌxoːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of pram in Irish?
The plural of naíchóiste is naíchóistí; with the article, na naíchóistí means “the prams”. The genitive plural is naíchóistí, as in siopa naíchóistí (a pram shop).
How is 'naíchóiste' formed?
It combines 'naí' (infant) with 'cóiste' (coach), so it literally means 'infant coach', with lenition of the second element.
