HeyRuaHow to say “reptile” in Irish
- Irish:
- reiptíl
- English:
- reptile
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REP-teel” /ˈɾʲɛpʲtʲiːlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reiptílí (reptiles)
- Genitive singular:
- reiptíle, na reiptíle (e.g. craiceann na reiptíle, the skin of the reptile)
- Genitive plural:
- reiptílí, na reiptílí (e.g. teach na reiptílí, the reptile house)
What does “reiptíl” mean?
- reptile
- A cold-blooded animal with scaly skin, such as a snake, lizard, crocodile or tortoise.Also: reptilian, cold-blooded animal.
Other Irish words for reptile: laghairt (lizard)
“Reiptíl” with the article
The plural of reptile in Irish is reiptílí. Here is reiptíl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reiptíl
the reptile
No change after an
na reiptílí
the reptiles
Plural: no change after na
“Reiptíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reiptíl, the Irish word for reptile.
Is reiptíl í an nathair.
The snake is a reptile.
Chonaic mé reiptíl mhór sa zú.
I saw a big reptile at the zoo.
Tá an reiptíl ina luí faoin ngrian.
The reptile is lying in the sun.
Is ainmhithe fuarfhuilteacha iad na reiptílí.
Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.
Tá suim mhór aici i reiptílí.
She is very interested in reptiles.
Bhí eagla orm roimh na reiptílí.
I was afraid of the reptiles.
Tá mo reiptíl i mbosca gloine sa seomra.
My reptile is in a glass box in the room.
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Reptile in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reptile?
The Irish for reptile is reiptíl (pronounced “REP-teel”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is reiptílí.
How do you pronounce reiptíl in Irish?
Reiptíl is said like “REP-teel” (IPA /ˈɾʲɛpʲtʲiːlʲ/).
What is the plural of reptile in Irish?
The plural of reiptíl is reiptílí; with the article, na reiptílí means “the reptiles”. The genitive plural is reiptílí, as in teach na reiptílí (the reptile house).
Is 'reiptíl' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine, so you say 'an reiptíl' and 'reiptíl mhór' with lenition of the adjective.
