HeyRuaHow to say “wing” in Irish
- Irish:
- eite
- English:
- wing, fin, wing (of army, party, team), vane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-yuh” /ˈɛtʲə/
- Plural:
- eití
- Genitive singular:
- eite, na heite (e.g. barr na heite, the tip of the wing)
- Genitive plural:
- eití, na n-eití (e.g. fuaim na n-eití, the sound of the wings)
What does “eite” mean?
“Eite” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wing
- The limb a bird, bat or insect uses to fly, or a wing-like part of something such as an aircraft or building.Also: pinion, wing feather.
3 other meanings: fin or wing (of army, party, team) or vane
- 2fin
- A thin flat part on the body of a fish that helps it swim.Also: dorsal fin, flipper.
- 3wing (of army, party, team)
- One side of an army, political grouping or team, such as the right or left wing.Also: wing, flank, faction.
- 4vane
- A blade or flat part that turns in wind or water, as on a windmill or propeller.Also: blade.
Other Irish words for wing: sciathán (wing)
“Eite” with the article
The plural of wing in Irish is eití. Here is eite after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eite” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eite, the Irish word for wing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wing?
The Irish for wing is eite (pronounced “ET-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eití. Depending on context it can also mean fin or wing (of army, party, team) or vane.
How do you pronounce eite in Irish?
Eite is said like “ET-yuh” (IPA /ˈɛtʲə/).
What is the plural of wing in Irish?
The plural of eite is eití; with the article, it is na heití. The genitive plural is eití, as in fuaim na n-eití (the sound of the wings).
Does eite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eite can mean wing, fin, wing (of army, party, team) or vane, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eite sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eite (the wing), a heite (her wing), a n-eite (their wing).
What is the difference between 'eite' and 'sciathán'?
Both mean wing; 'sciathán' is the usual everyday word for a bird's wing or a building's wing, while 'eite' also covers a fin, a feather and political or military wings, as in 'an eite dheis'.
How do I say 'right-wing' in politics?
Use 'an eite dheis' for the right wing and 'an eite chlé' for the left wing, e.g. 'tuairimí na heite deise', right-wing opinions.
