HeyRuaHow to say “waterfall” in Irish
- Irish:
- eas
- English:
- waterfall
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ass” /as̪/
- Plural:
- easanna (waterfalls)
- Genitive singular:
- easa, an easa (e.g. fuaim an easa, the sound of the waterfall)
- Genitive plural:
- easanna, na n-easanna (e.g. grianghraif na n-easanna, the photographs of the waterfalls)
What does “eas” mean?
- waterfall
- A place where a river or stream falls steeply over rocks or a cliff.Also: cascade, falls, rapid.
“Eas” with the article
The plural of waterfall in Irish is easanna. Here is eas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eas, the Irish word for waterfall.
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Waterfall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for waterfall?
The Irish for waterfall is eas (pronounced “ass”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is easanna.
How do you pronounce eas in Irish?
Eas is said like “ass” (IPA /as̪/).
What is the plural of waterfall in Irish?
The plural of eas is easanna; with the article, na heasanna means “the waterfalls”. The genitive plural is easanna, as in grianghraif na n-easanna (the photographs of the waterfalls).
Why does eas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eas (the waterfall), a heas (her waterfall), a n-eas (their waterfall), na heasanna (the waterfalls).
Does 'eas' appear in Irish place names?
Yes, it is common in place names, for example Eas Ruaidh (Assaroe, at Ballyshannon) and Eas Dá Chainneach. It often appears anglicised as 'Ass' or 'Ess'.
