HeyRuaHow to say “acorn” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearcán
- English:
- acorn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAR-kawn” /ˈdʲaɾˠkaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- dearcáin (acorns)
- Genitive singular:
- dearcáin, an dearcáin (e.g. blaosc an dearcáin, the shell of the acorn)
- Genitive plural:
- dearcán, na ndearcán (e.g. mála dearcán, a bag of acorns)
What does “dearcán” mean?
- acorn
- The nut of the oak tree, which sits in a small cup.Also: oak nut, mast.
“Dearcán” with the article
The plural of acorn in Irish is dearcáin. Here is dearcán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dearcán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearcán, the Irish word for acorn.
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Acorn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acorn?
The Irish for acorn is dearcán (pronounced “DYAR-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dearcáin.
How do you pronounce dearcán in Irish?
Dearcán is said like “DYAR-kawn” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠkaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of acorn in Irish?
The plural of dearcán is dearcáin; with the article, na dearcáin means “the acorns”. The genitive plural is dearcán, as in mála dearcán (a bag of acorns).
Why does dearcán change to dhearcán or ndearcán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearcán becomes mo dhearcán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearcán (eclipsis).
Does 'dearcán' also mean thistle?
No, the standard word for thistle is 'feochadán'; 'dearcán' means acorn, the fruit of the 'dair' (oak).
