HeyRuaHow to say “fool” in Irish
- Irish:
- amadán
- English:
- fool
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-uh-dawn” /ˈamˠəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- amadáin (fools)
- Genitive singular:
- amadáin, an amadáin (e.g. caint an amadáin, the fool's talk)
- Genitive plural:
- amadán, na n-amadán (e.g. Lá na nAmadán, April Fools' Day)
What does “amadán” mean?
- fool
- A silly or foolish person who acts without sense.Also: idiot, eejit, clown, simpleton.
Other Irish words for fool: pleidhce (fool), óinseach (foolish woman), pleota (fool)
“Amadán” with the article
The plural of fool in Irish is amadáin. Here is amadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amadán, the Irish word for fool.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fool in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fool?
The Irish for fool is amadán (pronounced “AM-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amadáin.
How do you pronounce amadán in Irish?
Amadán is said like “AM-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈamˠəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fool in Irish?
The plural of amadán is amadáin; with the article, na hamadáin means “the fools”. The genitive plural is amadán, as in Lá na nAmadán (April Fools' Day).
Why does amadán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amadán (the fool), a hamadán (her fool), a n-amadán (their fool), na hamadáin (the fools).
Is there a female equivalent of amadán?
Yes, a foolish woman is traditionally called óinseach, while amadán is used for a man.
How do I say 'to make a fool of someone'?
Use the verb déan with de: rinne sé amadán díom, he made a fool of me.
