HeyRuaHow to say “apron” in Irish
- Irish:
- naprún
- English:
- apron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAP-roon” /ˈn̪ˠapˠɾˠuːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- naprúin (aprons)
- Genitive singular:
- naprúin, an naprúin (e.g. póca an naprúin, the pocket of the apron)
- Genitive plural:
- naprún, na naprún (e.g. pócaí na naprún, the apron pockets)
What does “naprún” mean?
- apron
- A piece of clothing worn over the front of the body to keep your clothes clean, for example while cooking.Also: pinafore, pinny.
“Naprún” with the article
The plural of apron in Irish is naprúin. Here is naprún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an naprún
the apron
No change after an
na naprúin
the aprons
Plural: no change after na
“Naprún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naprún, the Irish word for apron.
Cuir ort naprún sula dtosaíonn tú ag cócaráil.
Put on an apron before you start cooking.
Tá an naprún ar crochadh ar chúl an dorais.
The apron is hanging on the back of the door.
Bhí plúr ar fud an naprúin aici.
She had flour all over her apron.
Cheannaigh mé dhá naprún nua sa siopa.
I bought two new aprons in the shop.
Tá na naprúin go léir sa níochán.
All the aprons are in the wash.
Thriomaigh sé a lámha ina naprún.
He dried his hands on his apron.
Cá bhfuil mo naprún dearg?
Where is my red apron?
Other nouns in Irish
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Apron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apron?
The Irish for apron is naprún (pronounced “NAP-roon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is naprúin.
How do you pronounce naprún in Irish?
Naprún is said like “NAP-roon” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠapˠɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of apron in Irish?
The plural of naprún is naprúin; with the article, na naprúin means “the aprons”. The genitive plural is naprún, as in pócaí na naprún (the apron pockets).
Is 'naprún' related to the English word 'apron'?
Yes, both come from older 'napron'; English lost the n, while Irish 'naprún' kept it.
