HeyRuaHow to say “irony” in Irish
- Irish:
- íoróin
- English:
- irony
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-rone” /iːɾˠoːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- íoróine, na híoróine (e.g. úsáid na híoróine, the use of irony)
What does “íoróin” mean?
- irony
- A way of speaking or a situation in which the real meaning or outcome is the opposite of what is said or expected.Also: ironic tone, sarcasm.
“Íoróin” with the article
Here is íoróin after the article (an t-alt).
an íoróin
the irony
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Íoróin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íoróin, the Irish word for irony.
Bhí íoróin ina glór nuair a labhair sí.
There was irony in her voice when she spoke.
Ní thuigeann gach duine an íoróin sin.
Not everyone understands that irony.
Úsáideann an t-údar íoróin go minic.
The author often uses irony.
Sin í íoróin an scéil ar fad.
That is the irony of the whole story.
Labhair sé le híoróin ghéar.
He spoke with sharp irony.
Tá blas na híoróine ar an dán seo.
This poem has a flavour of irony.
Ba mhór an íoróin é gur chaill sé.
It was a great irony that he lost.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Irony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for irony?
The Irish for irony is íoróin (pronounced “EE-rone”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce íoróin in Irish?
Íoróin is said like “EE-rone” (IPA /iːɾˠoːnʲ/).
Does íoróin have a plural?
No plural form is given for íoróin in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does íoróin sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an íoróin (the irony), a híoróin (her irony), a n-íoróin (their irony).
Is 'íoróin' the same as sarcasm?
Not quite: sarcasm is usually 'searbhas', a cutting remark, while 'íoróin' is the broader idea of saying or finding the opposite of what is expected.
