HeyRuaHow to say “comic” in Irish
- Irish:
- greannán
- English:
- comic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GRYAN-awn” /ˈɟɾʲanˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- greannáin (comics)
- Genitive singular:
- greannáin, an ghreannáin (e.g. clúdach an ghreannáin, the cover of the comic)
- Genitive plural:
- greannán, na ngreannán (e.g. bailiúchán na ngreannán, the collection of the comics)
What does “greannán” mean?
- comic
- A magazine or book that tells stories in pictures, often humorous, especially for children.Also: comic book, comic strip, funny paper.
Other Irish words for comic: fuirseoir (comedian)
“Greannán” with the article
The plural of comic in Irish is greannáin. Here is greannán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Greannán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using greannán, the Irish word for comic.
Other nouns in Irish
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Comic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comic?
The Irish for comic is greannán (pronounced “GRYAN-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is greannáin.
How do you pronounce greannán in Irish?
Greannán is said like “GRYAN-awn” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲanˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of comic in Irish?
The plural of greannán is greannáin; with the article, na greannáin means “the comics”. The genitive plural is greannán, as in bailiúchán na ngreannán (the collection of the comics).
Why does greannán change to ghreannán or ngreannán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) greannán becomes mo ghreannán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngreannán (eclipsis).
Is greannán related to greann?
Yes, greannán comes from greann (fun, humour), the same root as greannmhar (funny), but it means a comic publication, not a comedian, which is fuirseoir or fear grinn.
