HeyRuaHow to say “harmony” in Irish
- Irish:
- armóin
- English:
- harmony
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-uh-moan” /ˈaɾˠəmˠoːnʲ/
- Plural:
- armóiní (harmonies)
- Genitive singular:
- armóine, na harmóine (e.g. rialacha na harmóine, the rules of harmony)
- Genitive plural:
- armóiní, na n-armóiní (e.g. fuaim na n-armóiní, the sound of the harmonies)
What does “armóin” mean?
“Armóin” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- harmony
- A pleasing combination of musical notes sounded together.Also: musical harmony, chord.
1 other meaning:
- 2harmony
- Agreement and peaceful accord between people or things.Also: accord, concord, agreement.
“Armóin” with the article
The plural of harmony in Irish is armóiní. Here is armóin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Armóin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using armóin, the Irish word for harmony.
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Harmony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for harmony?
The Irish for harmony is armóin (pronounced “AR-uh-moan”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is armóiní.
How do you pronounce armóin in Irish?
Armóin is said like “AR-uh-moan” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəmˠoːnʲ/).
What is the plural of harmony in Irish?
The plural of armóin is armóiní; with the article, na harmóiní means “the harmonies”. The genitive plural is armóiní, as in fuaim na n-armóiní (the sound of the harmonies).
Why does armóin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an armóin (the harmony), a harmóin (her harmony), a n-armóin (their harmony), na harmóiní (the harmonies).
What is the difference between 'armóin' and 'séis'?
'Séis' is a melody or tune, while 'armóin' is the harmony of notes sounded together. In the sense of people getting along, 'réiteach' or 'comhréiteach' is also common.
