HeyRuaHow to say “oregano” in Irish
- Irish:
- oragán
- English:
- oregano
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-uh-gawn” /ˈɔɾˠəɡɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- oragáin (oreganos)
- Genitive singular:
- oragáin, an oragáin (e.g. boladh an oragáin, the smell of the oregano)
- Genitive plural:
- oragán, na n-oragán (e.g. boladh na n-oragán, the smell of oregano)
What does “oragán” mean?
- oregano
- A fragrant herb with small leaves, used dried or fresh to flavour food such as pizza and pasta sauces.Also: wild marjoram, herb.
“Oragán” with the article
The plural of oregano in Irish is oragáin. Here is oragán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oragán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oragán, the Irish word for oregano.
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Oregano in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oregano?
The Irish for oregano is oragán (pronounced “OR-uh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oragáin.
How do you pronounce oragán in Irish?
Oragán is said like “OR-uh-gawn” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠəɡɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of oregano in Irish?
The plural of oragán is oragáin; with the article, na horagáin means “the oreganos”. The genitive plural is oragán, as in boladh na n-oragán (the smell of oregano).
Why does oragán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oragán (the oregano), a horagán (her oregano), a n-oragán (their oregano), na horagáin (the oreganos).
Is 'oragán' the same as marjoram?
They are closely related; 'oragán' is oregano (wild marjoram), while sweet marjoram is usually called 'máirtín' or 'marós' in some sources, so check the dictionary for the specific herb.
