HeyRuaHow to say “onion” in Irish
- Irish:
- oinniún
- English:
- onion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “in-YOON” /ɪˈnʲuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- oinniúin (onions)
- Genitive singular:
- oinniúin, an oinniúin (e.g. craiceann an oinniúin, the skin of the onion)
- Genitive plural:
- oinniún, na n-oinniún (e.g. mála oinniún, a bag of onions)
What does “oinniún” mean?
- onion
- A round vegetable with a strong smell and taste, made of layers, used a lot in cooking.Also: onions, bulb onion.
“Oinniún” with the article
The plural of onion in Irish is oinniúin. Here is oinniún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oinniún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oinniún, the Irish word for onion.
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Onion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for onion?
The Irish for onion is oinniún (pronounced “in-YOON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oinniúin.
How do you pronounce oinniún in Irish?
Oinniún is said like “in-YOON” (IPA /ɪˈnʲuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of onion in Irish?
The plural of oinniún is oinniúin; with the article, na hoinniúin means “the onions”. The genitive plural is oinniún, as in mála oinniún (a bag of onions).
Why does oinniún sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oinniún (the onion), a hoinniún (her onion), a n-oinniún (their onion), na hoinniúin (the onions).
What is a spring onion in Irish?
A spring onion is 'oinniún earraigh', literally 'spring onion'; 'scallóid' is also used for scallion.
Is 'oinniún' the same as 'gairleog'?
No: 'oinniún' is onion, while 'gairleog' is garlic.
