HeyRuaHow to say “tail of a fish” in Irish
- Irish:
- eithre
- English:
- tail of a fish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EH-hruh” /ˈɛhɾʲə/
- Plural:
- eithrí (tails of a fish)
- Genitive singular:
- eithre, na heithre (e.g. barr na heithre, the tip of the tail)
- Genitive plural:
- eithrí, na n-eithrí (e.g. cruth na n-eithrí, the shape of the tails)
What does “eithre” mean?
- tail of a fish
- The tail or tail fin of a fish.Also: fish tail, tail fin, caudal fin.
“Eithre” with the article
The plural of tail of a fish in Irish is eithrí. Here is eithre after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eithre” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eithre, the Irish word for tail of a fish.
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Tail of a fish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tail of a fish?
The Irish for tail of a fish is eithre (pronounced “EH-hruh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eithrí.
How do you pronounce eithre in Irish?
Eithre is said like “EH-hruh” (IPA /ˈɛhɾʲə/).
What is the plural of tail of a fish in Irish?
The plural of eithre is eithrí; with the article, na heithrí means “the tails of a fish”. The genitive plural is eithrí, as in cruth na n-eithrí (the shape of the tails).
Why does eithre sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eithre (the tail of a fish), a heithre (her tail of a fish), a n-eithre (their tail of a fish), na heithrí (the tails of a fish).
What is the difference between 'eithre' and 'eireaball'?
'Eireaball' is the general word for an animal's tail, while 'eithre' is used specifically for the tail of a fish.
