HeyRuaHow to say “gallon” in Irish
- Irish:
- galún
- English:
- gallon, vessel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “guh-LOON” /ɡəˈl̪ˠuːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- galúin (gallons)
- Genitive singular:
- galúin, an ghalúin (e.g. praghas an ghalúin, the price of the gallon)
- Genitive plural:
- galún, na ngalún (e.g. praghas na ngalún, the price of the gallons)
What does “galún” mean?
“Galún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gallon
- A unit of liquid measure, equal to eight pints.Also: gallon measure.
1 other meaning: vessel
- 2vessel
- A container or can holding about a gallon, such as a gallon can or tin.Also: gallon can, can, container.
“Galún” with the article
The plural of gallon in Irish is galúin. Here is galún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Galún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using galún, the Irish word for gallon.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gallon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gallon?
The Irish for gallon is galún (pronounced “guh-LOON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is galúin. Depending on context it can also mean vessel.
How do you pronounce galún in Irish?
Galún is said like “guh-LOON” (IPA /ɡəˈl̪ˠuːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of gallon in Irish?
The plural of galún is galúin; with the article, na galúin means “the gallons”. The genitive plural is galún, as in praghas na ngalún (the price of the gallons).
Does galún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Galún can mean gallon or vessel, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does galún change to ghalún or ngalún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galún becomes mo ghalún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalún (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a gallon of milk' in Irish?
Say 'galún bainne', with the liquid in the genitive after galún, just like 'pionta bainne'.
