HeyRuaHow to say “track” in Irish
- Irish:
- éis
- English:
- track
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “aysh” /eːʃ/
- Plural:
- éise (tracks)
- Genitive singular:
- éise, na héise (e.g. lorg na héise, the mark of the track)
- Genitive plural:
- éise, na n-éise (e.g. rian na n-éise, the marks of the tracks)
What does “éis” mean?
- track
- An old literary noun meaning a track or trace, now used almost only in set phrases, above all 'tar éis' (after, past).Also: trace, after, past.
Other Irish words for track: lorg (track)
“Éis” with the article
The plural of track in Irish is éise. Here is éis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éis, the Irish word for track.
Other nouns in Irish
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Track in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for track?
The Irish for track is éis (pronounced “aysh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is éise.
How do you pronounce éis in Irish?
Éis is said like “aysh” (IPA /eːʃ/).
What is the plural of track in Irish?
The plural of éis is éise; with the article, na héise means “the tracks”. The genitive plural is éise, as in rian na n-éise (the marks of the tracks).
Why does éis sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éis (the track), a héis (her track), a n-éis (their track), na héise (the tracks).
How is 'tar éis' used with a verb?
'Tá sé tar éis imeacht' means 'he has just left'; 'tar éis' plus a verbal noun gives a perfect sense.
Does 'tar éis' take the genitive?
Yes, as a compound preposition it is followed by the genitive: 'tar éis an chluiche' (after the match).
