HeyRuaHow to say “rising” in Irish
- Irish:
- éirí
- English:
- rising, uprising, rise
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- éirigh, to get up (ag éirí, getting up)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-ree” /ˈeːɾʲiː/
- Genitive singular:
- éirí, an éirí (e.g. am éirí na gréine, time of sunrise)
What does “éirí” mean?
“Éirí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rising
- The act of rising or getting up; the verbal noun of the verb éirigh.Also: rise, getting up, ascent.
2 other meanings: uprising or rise
- 2uprising
- A rebellion or revolt by people against those in power, as in Éirí Amach na Cásca.Also: rebellion, revolt, rising.
- 3rise
- An increase or a growing stronger, for example of wind, sea or prices.Also: increase, swell.
“Éirí” as a verbal noun
After ag, éirí means getting up: it is the verbal noun of the verb éirigh (to get up). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Éirí” with the article
Here is éirí after the article (an t-alt).
“Éirí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éirí, the Irish word for rising.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rising?
The Irish for rising is éirí (pronounced “AY-ree”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean uprising or rise.
How do you pronounce éirí in Irish?
Éirí is said like “AY-ree” (IPA /ˈeːɾʲiː/).
Does éirí have a plural?
No plural form is given for éirí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does éirí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éirí can mean rising, uprising or rise, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éirí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éirí (the rising), a héirí (her rising), a n-éirí (their rising).
How do I say 'sunrise' in Irish?
Use éirí gréine or éirí na gréine; sunset is luí na gréine.
What does 'éirí in airde' mean?
It means conceit or putting on airs, literally rising up high: tá éirí in airde air, he is stuck-up.
