Magazine in Irish (Iris): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for magazine?

The Irish for magazine is iris (pronounced “IR-ish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is irisí. Depending on context it can also mean strap.

Q: What is the plural of magazine in Irish?

The plural of iris is irisí; with the article, na hirisí means “the magazines”. The genitive plural is irisí, as in eagarthóir na n-irisí (the editor of the magazines).

Q: Does iris have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iris can mean magazine or strap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “magazine” in Irish

Irish:: iris
English:: magazine, strap
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “IR-ish” /ɪɾʲɪʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: irisí (magazines)
Genitive singular:: irise, na hirise (e.g. clúdach na hirise, the cover of the magazine)
Genitive plural:: irisí, na n-irisí (e.g. eagarthóir na n-irisí, the editor of the magazines)

What does “iris” mean?

“Iris” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

magazine: A periodical publication with articles and pictures, issued regularly.Also: journal, periodical, review.

1 other meaning: strap

2strap: A strap or sling used for carrying something, such as a bag or basket.Also: sling, carrying strap, shoulder strap.

Other Irish words for magazine: irisleabhar (magazine), meagaisín (magazine)

“Iris” with the article

The plural of magazine in Irish is irisí. Here is iris after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an iris

the magazine

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hirisí

the magazines

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Iris” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using iris, the Irish word for magazine.

Cheannaigh mé iris nua sa siopa inniu.

I bought a new magazine in the shop today.

Tá an iris ar an mbord sa chistin.

The magazine is on the table in the kitchen.

Tá pictiúr díot ar chlúdach na hirise.

There is a picture of you on the cover of the magazine.

Léann sí irisí faisin gach seachtain.

She reads fashion magazines every week.

Scríobh mé alt don iris scoile.

I wrote an article for the school magazine.

Bhí scéal faoi m'athair san iris.

There was a story about my father in the magazine.

Bhí iris agam le léamh ar an traein.

I had a magazine to read on the train.

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Magazine in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for magazine?

The Irish for magazine is iris (pronounced “IR-ish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is irisí. Depending on context it can also mean strap.

How do you pronounce iris in Irish?

Iris is said like “IR-ish” (IPA /ɪɾʲɪʃ/).

What is the plural of magazine in Irish?

The plural of iris is irisí; with the article, na hirisí means “the magazines”. The genitive plural is irisí, as in eagarthóir na n-irisí (the editor of the magazines).

Does iris have more than one meaning?

Yes. Iris can mean magazine or strap, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does iris sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iris (the magazine), a hiris (her magazine), a n-iris (their magazine), na hirisí (the magazines).

What is the difference between 'iris' and 'nuachtán'?

'Iris' is a magazine or journal, while 'nuachtán' is a newspaper. The state gazette is called 'Iris Oifigiúil'.

Magazine in Irish (Iris): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage