HeyRuaHow to say “dragon” in Irish
- Irish:
- dragún
- English:
- dragon, dragoon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DRAG-oon” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠaɡuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- dragúin (dragons)
- Genitive singular:
- dragúin, an dragúin (e.g. eireaball an dragúin, the dragon's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- dragún, na ndragún (e.g. uaimh na ndragún, the dragons' cave)
What does “dragún” mean?
“Dragún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dragon
- A large mythical creature like a winged reptile that breathes fire.Also: fire-breathing dragon, mythical serpent.
1 other meaning: dragoon
- 2dragoon
- A soldier of a type that originally rode on horseback but fought on foot.Also: mounted soldier, cavalryman.
Other Irish words for dragon: dragan (dragon)
“Dragún” with the article
The plural of dragon in Irish is dragúin. Here is dragún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dragún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dragún, the Irish word for dragon.
Other nouns in Irish
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Dragon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dragon?
The Irish for dragon is dragún (pronounced “DRAG-oon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dragúin. Depending on context it can also mean dragoon.
How do you pronounce dragún in Irish?
Dragún is said like “DRAG-oon” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɾˠaɡuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of dragon in Irish?
The plural of dragún is dragúin; with the article, na dragúin means “the dragons”. The genitive plural is dragún, as in uaimh na ndragún (the dragons' cave).
Does dragún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dragún can mean dragon or dragoon, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dragún change to dhragún or ndragún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dragún becomes mo dhragún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndragún (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for a monster like a dragon?
Yes, 'ollphéist' is a great serpent or monster of Irish folklore, and 'arracht' means monster in general, but 'dragún' is the usual word for a dragon.
