Hydra in Irish

Hydra in Irish is Hydra, Péist Uisce — Hydra means a many-headed serpent from Greek mythology that grew two new heads whenever one was cut off.

Hydra in Irish

Hydra

proper noun

Péist Uisce

proper noun

(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a serpent. It lies just south of the zodiac and contains the star Alphard.

What does "Hydra" mean?

noun A many-headed serpent from Greek mythology that grew two new heads whenever one was cut off.
"In the old myth, the hydra had so many heads that the hero could not win quickly."
noun A tiny freshwater animal with a tube-shaped body and tentacles around its mouth, related to jellyfish.
"A hydra can regrow a missing piece of its body, which fascinates biology students."
noun A problem so tangled and persistent that solving one part of it just causes another part to appear.
"Fixing the old software felt like fighting a hydra, since every repair broke something new."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Hydra in a sentence

In the old myth, the hydra had so many heads that the hero could not win quickly.
The children drew a green hydra with nine heads for their mythology project.
A hydra can regrow a missing piece of its body, which fascinates biology students.
Our science teacher scooped a hydra from the pond water and put it under the lens.

Similar words in Irish

Snake

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Hydra" in Irish?

"Hydra" in Irish is Hydra, Péist Uisce. Hydra means: A many-headed serpent from Greek mythology that grew two new heads whenever one was cut off.

How do you use "Hydra" in a sentence?

Example: "In the old myth, the hydra had so many heads that the hero could not win quickly." In Irish, "Hydra" is Hydra, Péist Uisce.

Are there other ways to say "Hydra" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "Hydra": Hydra, Péist Uisce.

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