HeyRuaHow to say “stoat” in Irish
- Irish:
- easóg
- English:
- stoat, ermine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASS-ohg” /ˈasˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- easóga (stoats)
- Genitive singular:
- easóige, na heasóige (e.g. eireaball na heasóige, the stoat's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- easóg, na n-easóg (e.g. poll na n-easóg, the stoats' den)
What does “easóg” mean?
“Easóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stoat
- A small brown wild animal with a long body and a black-tipped tail, often called a weasel in Ireland.Also: weasel, ermine, Irish stoat.
1 other meaning: ermine
- 2ermine
- The white winter fur of the stoat, used to trim robes.Also: ermine fur.
“Easóg” with the article
The plural of stoat in Irish is easóga. Here is easóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Easóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easóg, the Irish word for stoat.
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Stoat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stoat?
The Irish for stoat is easóg (pronounced “ASS-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is easóga. Depending on context it can also mean ermine.
How do you pronounce easóg in Irish?
Easóg is said like “ASS-ohg” (IPA /ˈasˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of stoat in Irish?
The plural of easóg is easóga; with the article, na heasóga means “the stoats”. The genitive plural is easóg, as in poll na n-easóg (the stoats' den).
Does easóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Easóg can mean stoat or ermine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does easóg sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an easóg (the stoat), a heasóg (her stoat), a n-easóg (their stoat), na heasóga (the stoats).
Is 'easóg' a weasel or a stoat?
Strictly 'easóg' is the stoat; Ireland has no true weasels, but Irish people often call the stoat a weasel in English.
