HeyRuaHow to say “wafer” in Irish
- Irish:
- abhlann
- English:
- wafer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-lun” /ˈaul̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- abhlanna (wafers)
- Genitive singular:
- abhlainne, na habhlainne (e.g. briseadh na habhlainne, the breaking of the wafer)
- Genitive plural:
- abhlann, na n-abhlann (e.g. bosca na n-abhlann, the box of wafers)
What does “abhlann” mean?
“Abhlann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wafer
- A thin round piece of unleavened bread used at Mass and Holy Communion.Also: communion wafer, host, altar bread.
1 other meaning:
- 2wafer
- A thin crisp biscuit, such as one served with ice cream.Also: wafer biscuit.
“Abhlann” with the article
The plural of wafer in Irish is abhlanna. Here is abhlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Abhlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using abhlann, the Irish word for wafer.
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Wafer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wafer?
The Irish for wafer is abhlann (pronounced “OW-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is abhlanna.
How do you pronounce abhlann in Irish?
Abhlann is said like “OW-lun” (IPA /ˈaul̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of wafer in Irish?
The plural of abhlann is abhlanna; with the article, na habhlanna means “the wafers”. The genitive plural is abhlann, as in bosca na n-abhlann (the box of wafers).
Why does abhlann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an abhlann (the wafer), a habhlann (her wafer), a n-abhlann (their wafer), na habhlanna (the wafers).
How do you say 'receive Communion' in Irish?
You say 'Comaoineach a ghlacadh'. The host you receive is the 'abhlann'.
