HeyRuaHow to say “organ” in Irish
- Irish:
- orgán
- English:
- organ
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-uh-gawn” /ˈɔɾˠəɡɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- orgáin (organs)
- Genitive singular:
- orgáin, an orgáin (e.g. fuaim an orgáin, the sound of the organ)
- Genitive plural:
- orgán, na n-orgán (e.g. deontóirí orgán, organ donors)
What does “orgán” mean?
“Orgán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- organ
- A large musical instrument with pipes or reeds and a keyboard, often played in churches.Also: pipe organ, church organ.
2 other meanings:
- 2organ
- A part of the body, such as the heart or liver, that has a particular job.Also: body organ, internal organ.
- 3organ
- A newspaper or publication that speaks for an organisation or party.Also: mouthpiece, official publication.
“Orgán” with the article
The plural of organ in Irish is orgáin. Here is orgán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Orgán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using orgán, the Irish word for organ.
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Organ in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for organ?
The Irish for organ is orgán (pronounced “OR-uh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is orgáin.
How do you pronounce orgán in Irish?
Orgán is said like “OR-uh-gawn” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠəɡɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of organ in Irish?
The plural of orgán is orgáin; with the article, na horgáin means “the organs”. The genitive plural is orgán, as in deontóirí orgán (organ donors).
Why does orgán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-orgán (the organ), a horgán (her organ), a n-orgán (their organ), na horgáin (the organs).
What do you call a person who plays the organ?
An organist is 'orgánaí'.
Is 'orgán' used for both the instrument and body parts?
Yes, 'orgán' covers both, as in 'seinm ar an orgán' and 'orgáin an choirp'.
