HeyRuaHow to say “iron” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarann
- English:
- iron, irons
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-ruhn” /ˈiəɾˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- iarainn (irons)
- Genitive singular:
- iarainn, an iarainn (e.g. píosa iarainn, a piece of iron)
- Genitive plural:
- iarann, na n-iarann (e.g. luach na n-iarann, the value of the irons)
What does “iarann” mean?
“Iarann” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- iron
- A strong, hard grey metal used to make tools, machines and buildings.Also: iron metal, ferrous metal.
“Iarann” with the article
The plural of iron in Irish is iarainn. Here is iarann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarann, the Irish word for iron.
Other nouns in Irish
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Iron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for iron?
The Irish for iron is iarann (pronounced “EE-uh-ruhn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarainn. Depending on context it can also mean irons.
How do you pronounce iarann in Irish?
Iarann is said like “EE-uh-ruhn” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of iron in Irish?
The plural of iarann is iarainn; with the article, na hiarainn means “the irons”. The genitive plural is iarann, as in luach na n-iarann (the value of the irons).
Does iarann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iarann can mean iron or irons, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iarann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarann (the iron), a hiarann (her iron), a n-iarann (their iron), na hiarainn (the irons).
How do I say 'to iron clothes' in Irish?
Use the verb iarnáil: 'éadaí a iarnáil' means to iron clothes; the appliance itself is 'iarann'.
How do I say 'made of iron' in Irish?
Say 'déanta as iarann' or use the genitive as an adjective: 'geata iarainn' means an iron gate.
