HeyRuaHow to say “annoyance” in Irish
- Irish:
- bearrán
- English:
- annoyance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-awn” /ˈbʲaɾˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bearráin, an bhearráin (e.g. cúis bhearráin, a cause of annoyance)
What does “bearrán” mean?
- annoyance
- A feeling of irritation or vexation, or something that causes it.Also: vexation, irritation, bother.
Other Irish words for annoyance: núis (nuisance)
“Bearrán” with the article
Here is bearrán after the article (an t-alt).
an bearrán
the annoyance
No change after an
“Bearrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bearrán, the Irish word for annoyance.
Is mór an bearrán orm an torann sin.
That noise really annoys me.
Chuir sé bearrán ar a mháthair.
He annoyed his mother.
Bhí bearrán orthu faoin moill.
They were annoyed about the delay.
Ní raibh ann ach cúis bhearráin dúinn.
It was nothing but a source of annoyance for us.
Ná cuir bearrán ar an madra.
Don't annoy the dog.
Tá an bearrán sin ag dul i méid.
That annoyance is getting worse.
Ba mhór an bearrán dom an bháisteach.
The rain was a great annoyance to me.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Annoyance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for annoyance?
The Irish for annoyance is bearrán (pronounced “BAR-awn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bearrán in Irish?
Bearrán is said like “BAR-awn” (IPA /ˈbʲaɾˠaːnˠ/).
Does bearrán have a plural?
No plural form is given for bearrán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bearrán change to bhearrán or mbearrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bearrán becomes mo bhearrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbearrán (eclipsis).
How do I say something annoys me using 'bearrán'?
Use 'Is mór an bearrán orm é' (it annoys me greatly), or 'bearrán a chur ar dhuine' for to annoy someone.
