HeyRuaHow to say “division” in Irish
- Irish:
- rannán
- English:
- division
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAN-awn” /ˈɾˠanˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- rannáin (divisions)
- Genitive singular:
- rannáin, an rannáin (e.g. ceann an rannáin, head of the division)
- Genitive plural:
- rannán, na rannán (e.g. obair na rannán, the work of the divisions)
What does “rannán” mean?
“Rannán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- division
- A section or department of a larger organisation, such as a government department or company.Also: section, department, branch.
1 other meaning:
- 2division
- A part into which something is divided, such as a section of a text or a league.Also: section, part, subdivision.
Other Irish words for division: rannóg (section), comhroinnt (sharing)
“Rannán” with the article
The plural of division in Irish is rannáin. Here is rannán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rannán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rannán, the Irish word for division.
Other nouns in Irish
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Division in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for division?
The Irish for division is rannán (pronounced “RAN-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rannáin.
How do you pronounce rannán in Irish?
Rannán is said like “RAN-awn” (IPA /ˈɾˠanˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of division in Irish?
The plural of rannán is rannáin; with the article, na rannáin means “the divisions”. The genitive plural is rannán, as in obair na rannán (the work of the divisions).
What is the difference between 'rannán' and 'roinn'?
'Roinn' is usually a whole department, such as a government department, while 'rannán' is a division within it. 'Rannóg' is a smaller section.
