HeyRuaHow to say “England” in Irish
- Irish:
- Sasana
- English:
- England
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAH-suh-nuh” /ˈsˠasˠənˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Sasana (e.g. muintir Shasana, the people of England)
What does “Sasana” mean?
- England
- The country that forms the largest part of Great Britain, east of Ireland.Also: English country.
“Sasana” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Sasana, the Irish word for England.
Tá sé ag teacht anall as Sasana.
He is coming over from England.
Chaith mo dheartháir deich mbliana i Sasana.
My brother spent ten years in England.
Is í Londain príomhchathair Shasana.
London is the capital of England.
Bhuaigh Sasana an cluiche aréir.
England won the match last night.
Chuaigh go leor Éireannach go Sasana ag obair.
Lots of Irish people went to England to work.
Tá rí Shasana ag teacht ar cuairt.
The king of England is coming on a visit.
Fuair sí a cuid scolaíochta i Sasana.
She got her education in England.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
England in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for England?
The Irish for England is Sasana (pronounced “SAH-suh-nuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Sasana in Irish?
Sasana is said like “SAH-suh-nuh” (IPA /ˈsˠasˠənˠə/).
Does Sasana have a plural?
No. Sasana is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Does 'Sasana' take the article like 'an Fhrainc'?
No, Sasana is used without the article: i Sasana (in England), go Sasana (to England), muintir Shasana.
What is the word for an English person?
An English person is Sasanach, and the English language is Béarla, not a word based on Sasana.
