HeyRuaHow to say “native of Tyrone” in Irish
- Irish:
- Eoghanach
- English:
- native of Tyrone, member of Cineál Eoghain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-un-ukh” /ˈoːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- Eoghanaigh (natives of Tyrone)
- Genitive singular:
- Eoghanaigh, an Eoghanaigh (e.g. teach an Eoghanaigh, the Tyrone man's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Eoghanach, na nEoghanach (e.g. foireann na nEoghanach, the Tyrone team)
What does “Eoghanach” mean?
“Eoghanach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- native of Tyrone
- A person who comes from County Tyrone (Tír Eoghain).Also: Tyrone person, tyroneman, person from Tyrone.
1 other meaning: member of Cineál Eoghain
- 2member of Cineál Eoghain
- A member or descendant of Cineál Eoghain, the historical dynasty descended from Eoghan son of Niall Naoighiallach.Also: eoghanacht, o'neill clansman, descendant of Eoghan.
“Eoghanach” with the article
The plural of native of Tyrone in Irish is Eoghanaigh. Here is Eoghanach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eoghanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Eoghanach, the Irish word for native of Tyrone.
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Native of Tyrone in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for native of Tyrone?
The Irish for native of Tyrone is Eoghanach (pronounced “OH-un-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Eoghanaigh. Depending on context it can also mean member of Cineál Eoghain.
How do you pronounce Eoghanach in Irish?
Eoghanach is said like “OH-un-ukh” (IPA /ˈoːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of native of Tyrone in Irish?
The plural of Eoghanach is Eoghanaigh; with the article, na hEoghanaigh means “the natives of Tyrone”. The genitive plural is Eoghanach, as in foireann na nEoghanach (the Tyrone team).
Does Eoghanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eoghanach can mean native of Tyrone or member of Cineál Eoghain, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does Eoghanach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tEoghanach (the native of Tyrone), a hEoghanach (her native of Tyrone), a nEoghanach (their native of Tyrone), na hEoghanaigh (the natives of Tyrone).
How do I say Tyrone itself in Irish?
The county is Tír Eoghain, and Contae Thír Eoghain is County Tyrone; a person from there is an Eoghanach.
Is Eoghanach related to Eoghanacht?
No. Eoghanacht refers to the Munster dynasty, while Eoghanach relates to Cineál Eoghain in Ulster and to Tír Eoghain.
