HeyRuaHow to say “squirrel” in Irish
- Irish:
- iora
- English:
- squirrel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-uh” /ˈɪɾˠə/
- Plural:
- ioraí (squirrels)
- Genitive singular:
- iora, an iora (e.g. eireaball an iora, the squirrel's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- ioraí, na n-ioraí (e.g. líon na n-ioraí, the number of squirrels)
What does “iora” mean?
- squirrel
- A small bushy-tailed rodent that lives in trees and eats nuts.Also: red squirrel, grey squirrel.
“Iora” with the article
The plural of squirrel in Irish is ioraí. Here is iora after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iora” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iora, the Irish word for squirrel.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Squirrel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squirrel?
The Irish for squirrel is iora (pronounced “IR-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ioraí.
How do you pronounce iora in Irish?
Iora is said like “IR-uh” (IPA /ˈɪɾˠə/).
What is the plural of squirrel in Irish?
The plural of iora is ioraí; with the article, na hioraí means “the squirrels”. The genitive plural is ioraí, as in líon na n-ioraí (the number of squirrels).
Why does iora sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iora (the squirrel), a hiora (her squirrel), a n-iora (their squirrel), na hioraí (the squirrels).
How do I say red squirrel and grey squirrel in Irish?
The red squirrel is 'iora rua' and the grey squirrel is 'iora glas'.
