HeyRuaHow to say “fawn” in Irish
- Irish:
- oisín
- English:
- fawn, young of seal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “o-SHEEN” /ɔˈʃiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- oisíní (fawns)
- Genitive singular:
- oisín, an oisín (e.g. máthair an oisín, the fawn's mother)
- Genitive plural:
- oisíní, na n-oisíní (e.g. cosa na n-oisíní, the legs of the fawns)
What does “oisín” mean?
“Oisín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fawn
- A young deer, especially one in its first year.Also: young deer, baby deer.
1 other meaning: young of seal
- 2young of seal
- A young seal, in the phrase oisín róin.Also: seal pup, young seal.
“Oisín” with the article
The plural of fawn in Irish is oisíní. Here is oisín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oisín, the Irish word for fawn.
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Fawn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fawn?
The Irish for fawn is oisín (pronounced “o-SHEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oisíní. Depending on context it can also mean young of seal.
How do you pronounce oisín in Irish?
Oisín is said like “o-SHEEN” (IPA /ɔˈʃiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of fawn in Irish?
The plural of oisín is oisíní; with the article, na hoisíní means “the fawns”. The genitive plural is oisíní, as in cosa na n-oisíní (the legs of the fawns).
Does oisín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oisín can mean fawn or young of seal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oisín sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oisín (the fawn), a hoisín (her fawn), a n-oisín (their fawn), na hoisíní (the fawns).
Is oisín related to the name Oisín?
Yes, the hero Oisín, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill, bears the name, which means little deer, from os 'deer'.
