HeyRuaHow to say “marathon” in Irish
- Irish:
- maratón
- English:
- marathon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-uh-tone” /ˈmˠaɾˠət̪ˠoːnˠ/
- Plural:
- maratóin (marathons)
- Genitive singular:
- maratóin, an mharatóin (e.g. lá an mharatóin, the day of the marathon)
- Genitive plural:
- maratón, na maratón (e.g. rith na maratón, the running of the marathons)
What does “maratón” mean?
“Maratón” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- marathon
- A long-distance running race of about 42 kilometres.Also: marathon race, long-distance race.
1 other meaning:
- 2marathon
- Any very long event or task that needs great endurance.Also: long session, endurance event.
“Maratón” with the article
The plural of marathon in Irish is maratóin. Here is maratón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maratón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maratón, the Irish word for marathon.
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Marathon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for marathon?
The Irish for marathon is maratón (pronounced “MAR-uh-tone”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maratóin.
How do you pronounce maratón in Irish?
Maratón is said like “MAR-uh-tone” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠət̪ˠoːnˠ/).
What is the plural of marathon in Irish?
The plural of maratón is maratóin; with the article, na maratóin means “the marathons”. The genitive plural is maratón, as in rith na maratón (the running of the marathons).
Why does maratón change to mharatón?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharatón. After ár (our) it stays ár maratón, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is a half marathon in Irish?
A half marathon is 'leathmharatón', with lenition after 'leath'.
