HeyRuaHow to say “hymn” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomann
- English:
- hymn
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-un” /ˈʊmˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- iomainn (hymns)
- Genitive singular:
- iomainn, an iomainn (e.g. focail an iomainn, the words of the hymn)
- Genitive plural:
- iomann, na n-iomann (e.g. leabhar iomann, a hymn book)
What does “iomann” mean?
- hymn
- A religious song of praise, usually sung by a congregation in church.Also: religious song, song of praise, anthem.
“Iomann” with the article
The plural of hymn in Irish is iomainn. Here is iomann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iomann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomann, the Irish word for hymn.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hymn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hymn?
The Irish for hymn is iomann (pronounced “UM-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iomainn.
How do you pronounce iomann in Irish?
Iomann is said like “UM-un” (IPA /ˈʊmˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of hymn in Irish?
The plural of iomann is iomainn; with the article, na hiomainn means “the hymns”. The genitive plural is iomann, as in leabhar iomann (a hymn book).
Why does iomann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomann (the hymn), a hiomann (her hymn), a n-iomann (their hymn), na hiomainn (the hymns).
Is 'iomann' the word for a national anthem?
The national anthem is usually called 'an t-amhrán náisiúnta', though 'iomann náisiúnta' is also found. For a church hymn, 'iomann' is the normal word.
How is 'iomann' different from 'salm'?
A 'salm' is one of the psalms from the Bible, while an 'iomann' is any religious song of praise, such as those in a hymn book.
