HeyRuaHow to say “tool” in Irish
- Irish:
- uirlis
- English:
- tool, instrument
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-lish” /ˈɪɾˠlʲəʃ/
- Plural:
- uirlisí (tools)
- Genitive singular:
- uirlise, na huirlise (e.g. lámh na huirlise, the handle of the tool)
- Genitive plural:
- uirlisí, na n-uirlisí (e.g. bosca uirlisí, toolbox)
What does “uirlis” mean?
“Uirlis” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tool
- An object you hold in your hand and use to do a particular job, such as a hammer or a saw.Also: implement, utensil, device.
1 other meaning: instrument
- 2instrument
- A musical instrument, or more generally a means or instrument for achieving something.Also: musical instrument, means.
Other Irish words for tool: ionstraim (instrument)
“Uirlis” with the article
The plural of tool in Irish is uirlisí. Here is uirlis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uirlis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uirlis, the Irish word for tool.
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Tool in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tool?
The Irish for tool is uirlis (pronounced “IR-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uirlisí. Depending on context it can also mean instrument.
How do you pronounce uirlis in Irish?
Uirlis is said like “IR-lish” (IPA /ˈɪɾˠlʲəʃ/).
What is the plural of tool in Irish?
The plural of uirlis is uirlisí; with the article, na huirlisí means “the tools”. The genitive plural is uirlisí, as in bosca uirlisí (toolbox).
Does uirlis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uirlis can mean tool or instrument, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uirlis sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uirlis (the tool), a huirlis (her tool), a n-uirlis (their tool), na huirlisí (the tools).
What is the difference between uirlis and gléas?
Uirlis is mainly a hand tool or implement, while gléas is a device, apparatus or appliance, as in gléas raidió. Both can mean a musical instrument, as in uirlis cheoil.
