HeyRuaHow to say “anus” in Irish
- Irish:
- áthán
- English:
- anus, small ford
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AW-hawn” /ˈɑːhɑːn/
- Plural:
- átháin (anuses)
- Genitive singular:
- átháin, an átháin (e.g. galar an átháin, disease of the anus)
- Genitive plural:
- áthán, na n-áthán (e.g. galair na n-áthán, diseases of the anuses)
What does “áthán” mean?
“Áthán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anus
- The opening at the end of the bowel through which waste leaves the body.Also: back passage, rectum opening.
1 other meaning: small ford
- 2small ford
- A little ford or shallow crossing place in a stream.Also: ford, crossing.
“Áthán” with the article
The plural of anus in Irish is átháin. Here is áthán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Áthán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using áthán, the Irish word for anus.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Anus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anus?
The Irish for anus is áthán (pronounced “AW-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is átháin. Depending on context it can also mean small ford.
How do you pronounce áthán in Irish?
Áthán is said like “AW-hawn” (IPA /ˈɑːhɑːn/).
What is the plural of anus in Irish?
The plural of áthán is átháin; with the article, na hátháin means “the anuses”. The genitive plural is áthán, as in galair na n-áthán (diseases of the anuses).
Does áthán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Áthán can mean anus or small ford, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does áthán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-áthán (the anus), a háthán (her anus), a n-áthán (their anus), na hátháin (the anuses).
Is 'áthán' the everyday word for the backside?
No, 'áthán' is the anatomical term for the anus; the everyday word for the bottom is 'tóin'.
