HeyRuaHow to say “vulture” in Irish
- Irish:
- garrfhiach
- English:
- vulture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAR-ee-akh” /ˈɡaːɾˠiəx/
- Plural:
- garrfhiacha (vultures)
- Genitive singular:
- garrfhiaigh, an gharrfhiaigh (e.g. sciatháin an gharrfhiaigh, the vulture's wings)
- Genitive plural:
- garrfhiach, na ngarrfhiach (e.g. ealta na ngarrfhiach, the flock of vultures)
What does “garrfhiach” mean?
- vulture
- A large bird of prey with a bare head that feeds mainly on dead animals.Also: carrion bird, bird of prey.
“Garrfhiach” with the article
The plural of vulture in Irish is garrfhiacha. Here is garrfhiach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Garrfhiach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using garrfhiach, the Irish word for vulture.
Other nouns in Irish
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Vulture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vulture?
The Irish for vulture is garrfhiach (pronounced “GAR-ee-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is garrfhiacha.
How do you pronounce garrfhiach in Irish?
Garrfhiach is said like “GAR-ee-akh” (IPA /ˈɡaːɾˠiəx/).
What is the plural of vulture in Irish?
The plural of garrfhiach is garrfhiacha; with the article, na garrfhiacha means “the vultures”. The genitive plural is garrfhiach, as in ealta na ngarrfhiach (the flock of vultures).
Why does garrfhiach change to gharrfhiach or ngarrfhiach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) garrfhiach becomes mo gharrfhiach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngarrfhiach (eclipsis).
How is 'garrfhiach' related to 'fiach'?
'Garrfhiach' is built on 'fiach', meaning raven, with the prefix 'garr-', so it literally suggests a coarse or carrion raven: a vulture.
