HeyRuaHow to say “balloon” in Irish
- Irish:
- balún
- English:
- balloon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “buh-LOON” /bˠəˈl̪ˠuːnʲ/
- Plural:
- balúin (balloons)
- Genitive singular:
- balúin, an bhalúin (e.g. téad an bhalúin, the balloon's string)
- Genitive plural:
- balún, na mbalún (e.g. séideadh na mbalún, the blowing up of the balloons)
What does “balún” mean?
- balloon
- A thin rubber or plastic bag filled with air or gas, used as a toy or decoration, or a large bag of hot air or gas that carries people.Also: party balloon, hot-air balloon.
Other Irish words for balloon: éadromán (balloon)
“Balún” with the article
The plural of balloon in Irish is balúin. Here is balún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Balún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using balún, the Irish word for balloon.
Other nouns in Irish
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Balloon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balloon?
The Irish for balloon is balún (pronounced “buh-LOON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is balúin.
How do you pronounce balún in Irish?
Balún is said like “buh-LOON” (IPA /bˠəˈl̪ˠuːnʲ/).
What is the plural of balloon in Irish?
The plural of balún is balúin; with the article, na balúin means “the balloons”. The genitive plural is balún, as in séideadh na mbalún (the blowing up of the balloons).
Why does balún change to bhalún or mbalún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) balún becomes mo bhalún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbalún (eclipsis).
How do I say 'blow up a balloon' in Irish?
You say 'balún a shéideadh suas', for example 'Shéid sé suas an balún'.
