HeyRuaHow to say “Edmund” in Irish
- Irish:
- Éamann
- English:
- Edmund
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-mun” /ˈeːmˠən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Éamainn, an Éamainn (e.g. teach Éamainn, Edmund's house)
What does “Éamann” mean?
- Edmund
- A male first name, the Irish form of Edmund.Also: eamon, eamonn, ned.
“Éamann” with the article
Here is Éamann after the article (an t-alt).
an tÉamann
the Edmund
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Éamann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Éamann, the Irish word for Edmund.
Éamann is ainm do m'athair.
My father's name is Edmund.
Tá Éamann ag obair sa siopa inniu.
Edmund is working in the shop today.
Chonaic mé carr Éamainn taobh amuigh.
I saw Edmund's car outside.
A Éamainn, an dtiocfaidh tú linn?
Edmund, will you come with us?
Rugadh Éamann i gContae na Gaillimhe.
Edmund was born in County Galway.
Is é Éamann an duine is sine sa chlann.
Edmund is the eldest in the family.
Bhí lá breithe Éamainn ann inné.
Yesterday was Edmund's birthday.
Other nouns in Irish
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Edmund in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Edmund?
The Irish for Edmund is Éamann (pronounced “AY-mun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Éamann in Irish?
Éamann is said like “AY-mun” (IPA /ˈeːmˠən̪ˠ/).
Does Éamann have a plural?
No. Éamann is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Éamann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tÉamann (the Edmund), a hÉamann (her Edmund), a nÉamann (their Edmund).
How do you address someone called Éamann?
Use the vocative with lenition and a slender ending: 'A Éamainn'. Since it starts with a vowel, there is no visible lenition.
Is Éamann the same as Éamon?
Yes, 'Éamon' and 'Éamonn' are common variant spellings of the same name; 'Éamann' is the standard form.
