HeyRuaHow to say “baron” in Irish
- Irish:
- barún
- English:
- baron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bah-ROON” /bˠaˈɾˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- barúin (barons)
- Genitive singular:
- barúin, an bharúin (e.g. caisleán an bharúin, the baron's castle)
- Genitive plural:
- barún, na mbarún (e.g. cumhacht na mbarún, the power of the barons)
What does “barún” mean?
- baron
- A nobleman of the lowest rank in the peerage, or a powerful magnate in some business.Also: nobleman, lord, peer, magnate.
“Barún” with the article
The plural of baron in Irish is barúin. Here is barún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barún, the Irish word for baron.
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Baron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for baron?
The Irish for baron is barún (pronounced “bah-ROON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is barúin.
How do you pronounce barún in Irish?
Barún is said like “bah-ROON” (IPA /bˠaˈɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of baron in Irish?
The plural of barún is barúin; with the article, na barúin means “the barons”. The genitive plural is barún, as in cumhacht na mbarún (the power of the barons).
Why does barún change to bharún or mbarún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barún becomes mo bharún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarún (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'baroness'?
A baroness is usually 'banbharún' in Irish, formed with the prefix 'ban-' plus 'barún'.
