HeyRuaHow to say “forehead” in Irish
- Irish:
- éadan
- English:
- forehead, face, front
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-dun” /ˈeːd̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- éadain (foreheads)
- Genitive singular:
- éadain, an éadain (e.g. lár an éadain, the middle of the forehead)
- Genitive plural:
- éadan, na n-éadan (e.g. craiceann na n-éadan, the skin of the foreheads)
What does “éadan” mean?
“Éadan” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- forehead
- The part of the face above the eyes and below the hair.Also: brow, face.
2 other meanings: face or front
- 2face
- The front of the head; also boldness or nerve to do something.Also: countenance, nerve, cheek.
- 3front
- The front or flat surface of something, such as a building, rock or cutting.Also: face, facade, surface, facet.
“Éadan” with the article
The plural of forehead in Irish is éadain. Here is éadan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éadan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éadan, the Irish word for forehead.
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Forehead in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forehead?
The Irish for forehead is éadan (pronounced “AY-dun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éadain. Depending on context it can also mean face or front.
How do you pronounce éadan in Irish?
Éadan is said like “AY-dun” (IPA /ˈeːd̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of forehead in Irish?
The plural of éadan is éadain; with the article, na héadain means “the foreheads”. The genitive plural is éadan, as in craiceann na n-éadan (the skin of the foreheads).
Does éadan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éadan can mean forehead, face or front, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éadan sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éadan (the forehead), a héadan (her forehead), a n-éadan (their forehead), na héadain (the foreheads).
What is the difference between 'éadan' and 'aghaidh'?
'Aghaidh' is the usual word for face, while 'éadan' most often means forehead or the front of something, as in 'clár éadain'. 'Éadan' can also mean face, especially in phrases like 'nigh d'éadan'.
What does 'in éadan' mean?
'In éadan' is a compound preposition meaning against or opposed to, followed by the genitive: 'in éadan na gaoithe', against the wind.
