HeyRuaHow to say “corn” in Irish
- Irish:
- arbhar
- English:
- corn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-wur” /ˈaɾˠəwəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- arbhair, an arbhair (e.g. gort arbhair, cornfield)
What does “arbhar” mean?
- corn
- Cereal crops such as wheat, oats or barley, growing in the field or harvested as grain.Also: grain, cereal, cereal crop.
Other Irish words for corn: grán (grain)
“Arbhar” with the article
Here is arbhar after the article (an t-alt).
an t-arbhar
the corn
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Arbhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using arbhar, the Irish word for corn.
Tá an t-arbhar ag fás go maith i mbliana.
The corn is growing well this year.
Bhain siad an t-arbhar i mí Lúnasa.
They harvested the corn in August.
Chuir m'athair arbhar sa pháirc mhór.
My father sowed corn in the big field.
Bhí na páistí ag súgradh i ngort arbhair.
The children were playing in a cornfield.
Tá praghas an arbhair ag ardú arís.
The price of grain is rising again.
Cuireadh an t-arbhar isteach sa scioból.
The corn was brought into the barn.
Ní raibh mórán arbhair ann tar éis na báistí.
There wasn't much corn after the rain.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Corn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corn?
The Irish for corn is arbhar (pronounced “AR-uh-wur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce arbhar in Irish?
Arbhar is said like “AR-uh-wur” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəwəɾˠ/).
Does arbhar have a plural?
No plural form is given for arbhar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does arbhar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-arbhar (the corn), a harbhar (her corn), a n-arbhar (their corn).
Does 'arbhar' mean sweetcorn or maize?
Not usually: 'arbhar' is cereal grain in general, like wheat, oats or barley. Maize is 'arbhar Indiach'.
What is the difference between 'arbhar' and 'grán'?
'Arbhar' is the crop, growing or harvested, while 'grán' is the grain or seed itself.
