HeyRuaHow to say “great-grandchild” in Irish
- Irish:
- iaró
- English:
- great-grandchild, descendant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-oh” /iəɾˠoː/
- Plural:
- iaróí (great-grandchildren)
- Genitive singular:
- iaró, an iaró (e.g. ainm an iaró, the great-grandchild's name)
- Genitive plural:
- iaróí, na n-iaróí (e.g. grianghraif na n-iaróí, photos of the great-grandchildren)
What does “iaró” mean?
“Iaró” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- great-grandchild
- The child of your grandchild.Also: great-grandson, great-granddaughter.
1 other meaning: descendant
- 2descendant
- A person descended from someone, especially several generations later.Also: remote descendant, offspring.
“Iaró” with the article
The plural of great-grandchild in Irish is iaróí. Here is iaró after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iaró” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iaró, the Irish word for great-grandchild.
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Great-grandchild in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for great-grandchild?
The Irish for great-grandchild is iaró (pronounced “EER-oh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iaróí. Depending on context it can also mean descendant.
How do you pronounce iaró in Irish?
Iaró is said like “EER-oh” (IPA /iəɾˠoː/).
What is the plural of great-grandchild in Irish?
The plural of iaró is iaróí; with the article, na hiaróí means “the great-grandchildren”. The genitive plural is iaróí, as in grianghraif na n-iaróí (photos of the great-grandchildren).
Does iaró have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iaró can mean great-grandchild or descendant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iaró sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iaró (the great-grandchild), a hiaró (her great-grandchild), a n-iaró (their great-grandchild), na hiaróí (the great-grandchildren).
What is the difference between garpháiste and iaró?
Garpháiste is a grandchild, while iaró is one generation further, a great-grandchild; a great-great-grandchild is fionnó.
