HeyRuaHow to say “wood” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhmad
- English:
- wood, material
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-mud” /ˈəimˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- adhmaid (woods)
- Genitive singular:
- adhmaid, an adhmaid (e.g. bosca adhmaid, wooden box)
- Genitive plural:
- adhmad, na n-adhmad (e.g. cineálacha na n-adhmad, the types of wood)
What does “adhmad” mean?
“Adhmad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wood
- The hard material that trees are made of, used for building, furniture and fuel.Also: timber, lumber.
1 other meaning: material
- 2material
- The substance or stuff something is made from, used figuratively of the makings of a person or thing.Also: substance, makings.
Other Irish words for wood: coill (wood)
“Adhmad” with the article
The plural of wood in Irish is adhmaid. Here is adhmad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Adhmad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhmad, the Irish word for wood.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wood?
The Irish for wood is adhmad (pronounced “EYE-mud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is adhmaid. Depending on context it can also mean material.
How do you pronounce adhmad in Irish?
Adhmad is said like “EYE-mud” (IPA /ˈəimˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of wood in Irish?
The plural of adhmad is adhmaid; with the article, na hadhmaid means “the woods”. The genitive plural is adhmad, as in cineálacha na n-adhmad (the types of wood).
Does adhmad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adhmad can mean wood or material, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does adhmad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhmad (the wood), a hadhmad (her wood), a n-adhmad (their wood), na hadhmaid (the woods).
How do I say 'wooden' in Irish?
Use the genitive adhmaid after the noun, as in bosca adhmaid (a wooden box) or urlár adhmaid (a wooden floor).
Is 'adhmad' the same as 'coill'?
No: adhmad is wood as a material, while coill is a wood in the sense of a forest.
