HeyRuaHow to say “fan” in Irish
- Irish:
- gaothrán
- English:
- fan, blower
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GEE-hrawn” /ˈɡiːhɾˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gaothráin (fans)
- Genitive singular:
- gaothráin, an ghaothráin (e.g. lanna an ghaothráin, the blades of the fan)
- Genitive plural:
- gaothrán, na ngaothrán (e.g. lanna na ngaothrán, the blades of the fans)
What does “gaothrán” mean?
“Gaothrán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fan
- A device, often electric, that moves air to cool a room or a person.Also: electric fan, blower, ventilator.
1 other meaning: blower
- 2blower
- A device that blows air, for example to make a fire burn or to dry something.Also: air blower, bellows.
Other Irish words for fan: fean (fan)
“Gaothrán” with the article
The plural of fan in Irish is gaothráin. Here is gaothrán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gaothrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gaothrán, the Irish word for fan.
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Fan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fan?
The Irish for fan is gaothrán (pronounced “GEE-hrawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gaothráin. Depending on context it can also mean blower.
How do you pronounce gaothrán in Irish?
Gaothrán is said like “GEE-hrawn” (IPA /ˈɡiːhɾˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of fan in Irish?
The plural of gaothrán is gaothráin; with the article, na gaothráin means “the fans”. The genitive plural is gaothrán, as in lanna na ngaothrán (the blades of the fans).
Does gaothrán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Gaothrán can mean fan or blower, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does gaothrán change to ghaothrán or ngaothrán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaothrán becomes mo ghaothrán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaothrán (eclipsis).
How is gaothrán related to gaoth?
Gaothrán is formed from gaoth (wind) with the suffix -án, so it is literally a thing that makes wind.
