HeyRuaHow to say “pullet” in Irish
- Irish:
- eireog
- English:
- pullet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ER-ogue” /ˈeɾʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- eireoga (pullets)
- Genitive singular:
- eireoige, na heireoige (e.g. ubh na heireoige, the pullet's egg)
- Genitive plural:
- eireog, na n-eireog (e.g. ál na n-eireog, the pullets' brood)
What does “eireog” mean?
- pullet
- A young hen, usually one less than a year old that has not yet started laying or has just begun.Also: young hen, chick.
“Eireog” with the article
The plural of pullet in Irish is eireoga. Here is eireog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eireog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eireog, the Irish word for pullet.
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Pullet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pullet?
The Irish for pullet is eireog (pronounced “ER-ogue”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eireoga.
How do you pronounce eireog in Irish?
Eireog is said like “ER-ogue” (IPA /ˈeɾʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of pullet in Irish?
The plural of eireog is eireoga; with the article, na heireoga means “the pullets”. The genitive plural is eireog, as in ál na n-eireog (the pullets' brood).
Why does eireog sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eireog (the pullet), a heireog (her pullet), a n-eireog (their pullet), na heireoga (the pullets).
What is the difference between 'eireog' and 'cearc'?
'Cearc' is a hen in general, while 'eireog' is specifically a young hen or pullet.
