HeyRuaHow to say “Venus” in Irish
- Irish:
- Véineas
- English:
- Venus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAY-nyuss” /ˈveːnʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Véineas (e.g. dromchla Véineas, the surface of Venus)
What does “Véineas” mean?
“Véineas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Venus
- Véineas is the second planet from the sun, the bright planet often seen as the morning or evening star.Also: planet Venus, morning star, evening star.
1 other meaning:
- 2Venus
- Véineas is the Roman goddess of love and beauty.Also: goddess of love, Roman goddess.
“Véineas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Véineas, the Irish word for Venus.
Is pláinéad te é Véineas.
Venus is a hot planet.
Chonaic mé Véineas sa spéir aréir.
I saw Venus in the sky last night.
Tá dromchla Véineas an-te ar fad.
The surface of Venus is extremely hot.
Bhí Véineas ina bandia grá ag na Rómhánaigh.
Venus was a goddess of love for the Romans.
Tá Véineas níos gaire don ghrian ná an Domhan.
Venus is closer to the sun than the Earth.
Is é Véineas an pláinéad is gile sa spéir.
Venus is the brightest planet in the sky.
Tá scamaill thiubha thart ar Véineas.
There are thick clouds around Venus.
Other nouns in Irish
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Venus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Venus?
The Irish for Venus is Véineas (pronounced “VAY-nyuss”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Véineas in Irish?
Véineas is said like “VAY-nyuss” (IPA /ˈveːnʲəsˠ/).
Does Véineas have a plural?
No. Véineas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Does Véineas take the article?
No, it is a proper name and is normally used without the article: Tá Véineas sa spéir. Planets such as an Domhan are an exception.
