HeyRuaHow to say “hurricane” in Irish
- Irish:
- hairicín
- English:
- hurricane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAR-ih-keen” /ˈhaɾʲəciːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- hairicíní (hurricanes)
- Genitive singular:
- hairicín, an hairicín (e.g. súil an hairicín, the eye of the hurricane)
- Genitive plural:
- hairicíní, na hairicíní (e.g. rianta na hairicíní, the tracks of the hurricanes)
What does “hairicín” mean?
- hurricane
- A violent tropical storm with very strong winds.Also: tropical storm, cyclone, typhoon.
“Hairicín” with the article
The plural of hurricane in Irish is hairicíní. Here is hairicín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an hairicín
the hurricane
No change after an
na hairicíní
the hurricanes
Plural: no change after na
“Hairicín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hairicín, the Irish word for hurricane.
Bhuail hairicín cósta Florida aréir.
A hurricane hit the Florida coast last night.
Tá an hairicín ag druidim leis an oileán.
The hurricane is approaching the island.
Rinne neart an hairicín damáiste mór.
The force of the hurricane caused great damage.
Bíonn go leor hairicíní sa Mhuir Chairib.
There are many hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea.
Cailleadh daoine i hairicín na bliana seo caite.
People died in last year's hurricane.
Theith na teaghlaigh roimh na hairicíní.
The families fled before the hurricanes.
Thug sé hairicín ar an stoirm sin.
He called that storm a hurricane.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Hurricane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hurricane?
The Irish for hurricane is hairicín (pronounced “HAR-ih-keen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is hairicíní.
How do you pronounce hairicín in Irish?
Hairicín is said like “HAR-ih-keen” (IPA /ˈhaɾʲəciːnʲ/).
What is the plural of hurricane in Irish?
The plural of hairicín is hairicíní; with the article, na hairicíní means “the hurricanes”. The genitive plural is hairicíní, as in rianta na hairicíní (the tracks of the hurricanes).
What is the difference between hairicín and spéirling?
Hairicín is the specific word for a tropical hurricane, while spéirling is a general word for a violent storm or tempest.
