HeyRuaHow to say “ridge” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomaire
- English:
- ridge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-uh-ruh” /ˈɔmˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- iomairí (ridges)
- Genitive singular:
- iomaire, an iomaire (e.g. barr an iomaire, the top of the ridge)
- Genitive plural:
- iomairí, na n-iomairí (e.g. ag déanamh na n-iomairí, making the ridges)
What does “iomaire” mean?
“Iomaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ridge
- A raised strip of tilled ground in a field, especially one made for growing potatoes or other crops.Also: cultivation ridge, lazy-bed, drill, furrow.
1 other meaning:
- 2ridge
- A long raised line or crest on any surface, such as on a hill, the sea floor or a weather map.Also: crest, raised strip.
“Iomaire” with the article
The plural of ridge in Irish is iomairí. Here is iomaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomaire, the Irish word for ridge.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ridge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ridge?
The Irish for ridge is iomaire (pronounced “UM-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomairí.
How do you pronounce iomaire in Irish?
Iomaire is said like “UM-uh-ruh” (IPA /ˈɔmˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of ridge in Irish?
The plural of iomaire is iomairí; with the article, na hiomairí means “the ridges”. The genitive plural is iomairí, as in ag déanamh na n-iomairí (making the ridges).
Why does iomaire sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomaire (the ridge), a hiomaire (her ridge), a n-iomaire (their ridge), na hiomairí (the ridges).
What is the difference between 'iomaire' and 'clais'?
An 'iomaire' is the raised ridge where crops are planted, while a 'clais' is the furrow or trench between ridges.
What does 'ag treabhadh an iomaire fhada' mean?
Literally 'ploughing the long ridge', it is an idiom meaning to be dying or near the end of one's life.
