HeyRuaHow to say “nation” in Irish
- Irish:
- náisiún
- English:
- nation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “naw-SHOON” /n̪ˠaːˈʃuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- náisiúin (nations)
- Genitive singular:
- náisiúin, an náisiúin (e.g. stair an náisiúin, the history of the nation)
- Genitive plural:
- náisiún, na náisiún (e.g. Conradh na Náisiún, the League of Nations)
What does “náisiún” mean?
- nation
- A large community of people sharing a country, history, culture or language.Also: people, country, nationhood.
Other Irish words for nation: tír (country)
“Náisiún” with the article
The plural of nation in Irish is náisiúin. Here is náisiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Náisiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using náisiún, the Irish word for nation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nation?
The Irish for nation is náisiún (pronounced “naw-SHOON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is náisiúin.
How do you pronounce náisiún in Irish?
Náisiún is said like “naw-SHOON” (IPA /n̪ˠaːˈʃuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of nation in Irish?
The plural of náisiún is náisiúin; with the article, na náisiúin means “the nations”. The genitive plural is náisiún, as in Conradh na Náisiún (the League of Nations).
What is the difference between 'náisiún' and 'tír'?
'Tír' is a country as a land or territory, while 'náisiún' is the nation as a people. 'Stát' is the state as a political body.
How do I say 'national' in Irish?
Use the adjective 'náisiúnta', as in 'an t-amhrán náisiúnta' (the national anthem).
