Edition in Irish (Eagrán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for edition?

The Irish for edition is eagrán (pronounced “AG-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eagráin. Depending on context it can also mean issue or episode.

Q: What is the plural of edition in Irish?

The plural of eagrán is eagráin; with the article, na heagráin means “the editions”. The genitive plural is eagrán, as in liosta na n-eagrán (the list of editions).

Q: Does eagrán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Eagrán can mean edition, issue or episode, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “edition” in Irish

Irish:: eagrán
English:: edition, issue, episode
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AG-rawn” /ˈaɡɾˠaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: eagráin (editions)
Genitive singular:: eagráin, an eagráin (e.g. clúdach an eagráin, the cover of the edition)
Genitive plural:: eagrán, na n-eagrán (e.g. liosta na n-eagrán, the list of editions)

What does “eagrán” mean?

“Eagrán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

edition: A particular version or printing of a book or other published work.Also: version, redaction, printing.

2 other meanings: issue or episode

2issue: One numbered copy in a series of a magazine, newspaper or journal.Also: number, magazine issue.
3episode: One programme or instalment in a broadcast series.Also: instalment, edition of a programme.

Other Irish words for edition: leagan (version)

“Eagrán” with the article

The plural of edition in Irish is eagráin. Here is eagrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-eagrán

the edition

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na heagráin

the editions

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Eagrán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eagrán, the Irish word for edition.

Cheannaigh mé an t-eagrán nua den leabhar.

I bought the new edition of the book.

Tá an t-eagrán is déanaí den iris amuigh anois.

The latest issue of the magazine is out now.

Beidh eagrán speisialta den chlár ann anocht.

There will be a special edition of the programme tonight.

Tá alt agam san eagrán seo.

I have an article in this issue.

Bhí botún ar chlúdach an eagráin.

There was a mistake on the cover of the issue.

Tá na heagráin go léir ar fáil ar líne.

All the issues are available online.

Léigh mé é in eagrán an lae inniu den nuachtán.

I read it in today's edition of the newspaper.

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Edition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for edition?

The Irish for edition is eagrán (pronounced “AG-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eagráin. Depending on context it can also mean issue or episode.

How do you pronounce eagrán in Irish?

Eagrán is said like “AG-rawn” (IPA /ˈaɡɾˠaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of edition in Irish?

The plural of eagrán is eagráin; with the article, na heagráin means “the editions”. The genitive plural is eagrán, as in liosta na n-eagrán (the list of editions).

Does eagrán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Eagrán can mean edition, issue or episode, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does eagrán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eagrán (the edition), a heagrán (her edition), a n-eagrán (their edition), na heagráin (the editions).

How is 'eagrán' related to 'eagarthóir'?

Both come from 'eagar' (arrangement, editing): 'eagarthóir' is an editor and 'eagrán' is the edition or issue they produce.

Edition in Irish (Eagrán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage