HeyRuaHow to say “velvet” in Irish
- Irish:
- veilbhit
- English:
- velvet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VEL-uh-vitch” /ˈvʲɛlʲəvʲɪtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- veilbhite, na veilbhite (e.g. gúna veilbhite, a velvet dress)
What does “veilbhit” mean?
- velvet
- A soft fabric with a thick, short pile on one side, used for clothes and furnishings.Also: velvet cloth, velvet fabric.
“Veilbhit” with the article
Here is veilbhit after the article (an t-alt).
an veilbhit
the velvet
No change after an
“Veilbhit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veilbhit, the Irish word for velvet.
Tá an veilbhit seo an-bhog.
This velvet is very soft.
Cheannaigh sí gúna veilbhite don chóisir.
She bought a velvet dress for the party.
Is maith liom dath na veilbhite deirge.
I like the colour of the red velvet.
Bhí cuirtíní veilbhite ar na fuinneoga.
There were velvet curtains on the windows.
Rinneadh an seaicéad as veilbhit ghorm.
The jacket was made of blue velvet.
Tá veilbhit daor go leor sa siopa sin.
Velvet is quite expensive in that shop.
Chuir sé an fáinne i mbosca veilbhite.
He put the ring in a velvet box.
Other nouns in Irish
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Velvet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for velvet?
The Irish for velvet is veilbhit (pronounced “VEL-uh-vitch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce veilbhit in Irish?
Veilbhit is said like “VEL-uh-vitch” (IPA /ˈvʲɛlʲəvʲɪtʲ/).
Does veilbhit have a plural?
No plural form is given for veilbhit in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'a velvet dress' in Irish?
Use the genitive as an adjective: gúna veilbhite, 'a dress of velvet'.
