HeyRuaHow to say “oven” in Irish
- Irish:
- oigheann
- English:
- oven, furnace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “eye-un” /ˈəinʲən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- oighinn (ovens)
- Genitive singular:
- oighinn, an oighinn (e.g. doras an oighinn, the oven door)
- Genitive plural:
- oigheann, na n-oigheann (e.g. doirse na n-oigheann, the oven doors)
What does “oigheann” mean?
“Oigheann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- oven
- An enclosed compartment, usually part of a cooker, in which food is baked or roasted.Also: cooker oven, baking oven.
1 other meaning: furnace
- 2furnace
- A large enclosed chamber for very hot fires, as used for heating or industry; also used of a kiln.Also: kiln.
“Oigheann” with the article
The plural of oven in Irish is oighinn. Here is oigheann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oigheann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oigheann, the Irish word for oven.
Other nouns in Irish
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Oven in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oven?
The Irish for oven is oigheann (pronounced “eye-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oighinn. Depending on context it can also mean furnace.
How do you pronounce oigheann in Irish?
Oigheann is said like “eye-un” (IPA /ˈəinʲən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of oven in Irish?
The plural of oigheann is oighinn; with the article, na hoighinn means “the ovens”. The genitive plural is oigheann, as in doirse na n-oigheann (the oven doors).
Does oigheann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oigheann can mean oven or furnace, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oigheann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oigheann (the oven), a hoigheann (her oven), a n-oigheann (their oven), na hoighinn (the ovens).
What is the difference between 'oigheann' and 'sorn'?
'Oigheann' is the oven itself, where you bake or roast, while 'sorn' is a stove or cooker, often including the hob.
