HeyRuaHow to say “Irish-language playgroup” in Irish
- Irish:
- naíonra
- English:
- Irish-language playgroup
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-un-ruh” /ˈn̪ˠiːənˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- naíonraí (Irish-language playgroups)
- Genitive singular:
- naíonra, an naíonra (e.g. stiúrthóir an naíonra, the playgroup leader)
- Genitive plural:
- naíonraí, na naíonraí (e.g. líon na naíonraí, the number of Irish-language playgroups)
What does “naíonra” mean?
- Irish-language playgroup
- A preschool playgroup or nursery where young children are cared for and taught through Irish.Also: playgroup, naíonra, preschool, nursery school, Irish-medium preschool.
“Naíonra” with the article
The plural of Irish-language playgroup in Irish is naíonraí. Here is naíonra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Naíonra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naíonra, the Irish word for Irish-language playgroup.
Other nouns in Irish
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Irish-language playgroup in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Irish-language playgroup?
The Irish for Irish-language playgroup is naíonra (pronounced “NEE-un-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is naíonraí.
How do you pronounce naíonra in Irish?
Naíonra is said like “NEE-un-ruh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠiːənˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of Irish-language playgroup in Irish?
The plural of naíonra is naíonraí; with the article, na naíonraí means “the Irish-language playgroups”. The genitive plural is naíonraí, as in líon na naíonraí (the number of Irish-language playgroups).
What is the difference between a naíonra and a naíscoil?
A naíonra is an Irish-medium preschool playgroup, while naíscoil usually means a nursery school or infant school. The naíonra often prepares children for a gaelscoil.
