HeyRuaHow to say “matron” in Irish
- Irish:
- mátrún
- English:
- matron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAW-troon” /ˈmˠaːt̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- mátrúin (matrons)
- Genitive singular:
- mátrúin, an mhátrúin (e.g. oifig an mhátrúin, the matron's office)
- Genitive plural:
- mátrún, na mátrún (e.g. cruinniú na mátrún, the matrons' meeting)
What does “mátrún” mean?
- matron
- A senior nurse in charge of the nursing staff of a hospital, or a woman in charge of domestic matters in a school or institution.Also: head nurse, senior nurse, nursing officer.
“Mátrún” with the article
The plural of matron in Irish is mátrúin. Here is mátrún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Mátrún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mátrún, the Irish word for matron.
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Matron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for matron?
The Irish for matron is mátrún (pronounced “MAW-troon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is mátrúin.
How do you pronounce mátrún in Irish?
Mátrún is said like “MAW-troon” (IPA /ˈmˠaːt̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of matron in Irish?
The plural of mátrún is mátrúin; with the article, na mátrúin means “the matrons”. The genitive plural is mátrún, as in cruinniú na mátrún (the matrons' meeting).
Why does mátrún change to mhátrún?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhátrún. After ár (our) it stays ár mátrún, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'mátrún' the same as 'banaltra'?
No. A 'banaltra' is any nurse, while the 'mátrún' is the senior nurse in charge of them.
