HeyRuaHow to say “salamander” in Irish
- Irish:
- salamandar
- English:
- salamander
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAL-uh-man-dur” /ˈsˠalˠəmˠanˠd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- salamandair (salamanders)
- Genitive singular:
- salamandair, an tsalamandair (e.g. eireaball an tsalamandair, the salamander's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- salamandar, na salamandar (e.g. gnáthóg na salamandar, the salamanders' habitat)
What does “salamandar” mean?
“Salamandar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- salamander
- A small lizard-like amphibian with smooth moist skin, a long tail and short legs.Also: newt, amphibian.
1 other meaning:
- 2salamander
- A mythical creature said to live in fire without being burned.Also: fire spirit, mythical creature.
“Salamandar” with the article
The plural of salamander in Irish is salamandair. Here is salamandar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Salamandar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using salamandar, the Irish word for salamander.
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Salamander in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for salamander?
The Irish for salamander is salamandar (pronounced “SAL-uh-man-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is salamandair.
How do you pronounce salamandar in Irish?
Salamandar is said like “SAL-uh-man-dur” (IPA /ˈsˠalˠəmˠanˠd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of salamander in Irish?
The plural of salamandar is salamandair; with the article, na salamandair means “the salamanders”. The genitive plural is salamandar, as in gnáthóg na salamandar (the salamanders' habitat).
Why does salamandar change to shalamandar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shalamandar. After ár (our) it stays ár salamandar, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is a salamander the same as a newt in Irish?
Not exactly: a newt is usually 'earc luachra' or 'niút', while 'salamandar' is the general word for a salamander.
