HeyRuaHow to say “compartment” in Irish
- Irish:
- urrann
- English:
- compartment, division
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UR-un” /ˈʊɾˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- urranna (compartments)
- Genitive singular:
- urrainne, na hurrainne (e.g. doras na hurrainne, the door of the compartment)
- Genitive plural:
- urrann, na n-urrann (e.g. líon na n-urrann, the number of compartments)
What does “urrann” mean?
“Urrann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- compartment
- A separate enclosed section within a larger space, such as in a train, ship or box.Also: section, partition, bay.
1 other meaning: division
- 2division
- A part or portion into which something is divided.Also: part, portion, section.
“Urrann” with the article
The plural of compartment in Irish is urranna. Here is urrann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Urrann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using urrann, the Irish word for compartment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Compartment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for compartment?
The Irish for compartment is urrann (pronounced “UR-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is urranna. Depending on context it can also mean division.
How do you pronounce urrann in Irish?
Urrann is said like “UR-un” (IPA /ˈʊɾˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of compartment in Irish?
The plural of urrann is urranna; with the article, na hurranna means “the compartments”. The genitive plural is urrann, as in líon na n-urrann (the number of compartments).
Does urrann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Urrann can mean compartment or division, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does urrann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an urrann (the compartment), a hurrann (her compartment), a n-urrann (their compartment), na hurranna (the compartments).
What is the difference between 'urrann' and 'roinn'?
'Urrann' usually means a physical compartment or section, as in 'urrann ar thraein', while 'roinn' is the usual word for a department or a share, as in 'Roinn Oideachais'.
