HeyRuaHow to say “anthem” in Irish
- Irish:
- aintiún
- English:
- anthem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-tyoon” /ˈanʲtʲuːnʲ/
- Plural:
- aintiúin (anthems)
- Genitive singular:
- aintiúin, an aintiúin (e.g. focail an aintiúin, the words of the anthem)
- Genitive plural:
- aintiún, na n-aintiún (e.g. leabhar na n-aintiún, the book of the anthems)
What does “aintiún” mean?
- anthem
- A solemn song of praise or loyalty, such as a national song or a church choral piece.Also: national anthem, hymn.
“Aintiún” with the article
The plural of anthem in Irish is aintiúin. Here is aintiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aintiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aintiún, the Irish word for anthem.
Other nouns in Irish
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Anthem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anthem?
The Irish for anthem is aintiún (pronounced “AN-tyoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aintiúin.
How do you pronounce aintiún in Irish?
Aintiún is said like “AN-tyoon” (IPA /ˈanʲtʲuːnʲ/).
What is the plural of anthem in Irish?
The plural of aintiún is aintiúin; with the article, na haintiúin means “the anthems”. The genitive plural is aintiún, as in leabhar na n-aintiún (the book of the anthems).
Why does aintiún sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aintiún (the anthem), a haintiún (her anthem), a n-aintiún (their anthem), na haintiúin (the anthems).
What is the Irish national anthem called in Irish?
The national anthem, an t-aintiún náisiúnta, is 'Amhrán na bhFiann'.
Is 'aintiún' the same as 'iomann'?
No: 'iomann' is a hymn sung by a congregation, while 'aintiún' is an anthem, often national or choral.
