HeyRuaHow to say “balloon” in Irish
- Irish:
- éadromán
- English:
- balloon, bladder, hot-air balloon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-druh-mawn” /ˈeːd̪ˠɾˠəmˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- éadromáin (balloons)
- Genitive singular:
- éadromáin, an éadromáin (e.g. dath an éadromáin, the colour of the balloon)
- Genitive plural:
- éadromán, na n-éadromán (e.g. mála na n-éadromán, the bag of balloons)
What does “éadromán” mean?
“Éadromán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- balloon
- A small rubber bag that is blown up with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration.Also: party balloon, toy balloon.
2 other meanings: bladder or hot-air balloon
- 2bladder
- An inflatable bag or sac, such as the bladder of a ball or an air bladder.Also: air bladder, inflatable bag.
- 3hot-air balloon
- A large balloon filled with hot air or gas that carries people through the sky.Also: balloon, airship balloon.
Other Irish words for balloon: balún (balloon)
“Éadromán” with the article
The plural of balloon in Irish is éadromáin. Here is éadromán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éadromán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éadromán, the Irish word for balloon.
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Balloon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balloon?
The Irish for balloon is éadromán (pronounced “AY-druh-mawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éadromáin. Depending on context it can also mean bladder or hot-air balloon.
How do you pronounce éadromán in Irish?
Éadromán is said like “AY-druh-mawn” (IPA /ˈeːd̪ˠɾˠəmˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of balloon in Irish?
The plural of éadromán is éadromáin; with the article, na héadromáin means “the balloons”. The genitive plural is éadromán, as in mála na n-éadromán (the bag of balloons).
Does éadromán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éadromán can mean balloon, bladder or hot-air balloon, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éadromán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éadromán (the balloon), a héadromán (her balloon), a n-éadromán (their balloon), na héadromáin (the balloons).
Why is a balloon called 'éadromán'?
It comes from the adjective 'éadrom', meaning light, with the suffix '-án', so an 'éadromán' is literally a little light thing.
