HeyRuaHow to say “weft” in Irish
- Irish:
- inneach
- English:
- weft, inlay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-yukh” /ˈiɲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- innigh, an innigh (e.g. snáth an innigh, the thread of the weft)
What does “inneach” mean?
“Inneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- weft
- The threads woven across the warp in a loom to make cloth.Also: woof, filling thread, cross threads.
1 other meaning: inlay
- 2inlay
- Material set into a surface as decoration.Also: inset decoration.
“Inneach” with the article
Here is inneach after the article (an t-alt).
“Inneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inneach, the Irish word for weft.
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Weft in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weft?
The Irish for weft is inneach (pronounced “IN-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inlay.
How do you pronounce inneach in Irish?
Inneach is said like “IN-yukh” (IPA /ˈiɲəx/).
Does inneach have a plural?
No plural form is given for inneach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does inneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inneach can mean weft or inlay, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does inneach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inneach (the weft), a hinneach (her weft), a n-inneach (their weft).
What is the difference between 'dlúth' and 'inneach'?
'Dlúth' is the warp, the lengthwise threads on the loom, and 'inneach' is the weft woven across them. Together, 'dlúth agus inneach' means the essential fabric of something.
