HeyRuaHow to say “heroin” in Irish
- Irish:
- hearóin
- English:
- heroin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAR-oh-in” /ˈhaɾˠoːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hearóine, na hearóine (e.g. andúil hearóine, heroin addiction)
What does “hearóin” mean?
- heroin
- A strong illegal drug made from morphine, highly addictive.Also: smack, opiate, drug.
“Hearóin” with the article
Here is hearóin after the article (an t-alt).
an hearóin
the heroin
No change after an
“Hearóin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hearóin, the Irish word for heroin.
Is druga an-chontúirteach í hearóin.
Heroin is a very dangerous drug.
Fuair na gardaí hearóin sa charr.
The guards found heroin in the car.
Bhí sé ag díol hearóine ar an tsráid.
He was selling heroin on the street.
Tá andúil hearóine air le blianta.
He has been addicted to heroin for years.
Gabhadh í le cileagram hearóine.
She was arrested with a kilogram of heroin.
Fuair a dheartháir bás ón hearóin.
His brother died from heroin.
Tá fadhb mhór leis an hearóin sa chathair.
There is a big heroin problem in the city.
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Heroin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heroin?
The Irish for heroin is hearóin (pronounced “HAR-oh-in”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce hearóin in Irish?
Hearóin is said like “HAR-oh-in” (IPA /ˈhaɾˠoːnʲ/).
Does hearóin have a plural?
No plural form is given for hearóin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is hearóin related to 'laoch' (a hero)?
No. In Irish the drug is hearóin while a hero is laoch; the two words are unrelated in Irish usage.
