HeyRuaHow to say “passion” in Irish
- Irish:
- paisean
- English:
- passion, tantrum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PASH-un” /ˈpaʃən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- paisin (passions)
- Genitive singular:
- paisin, an phaisin (e.g. i lár an phaisin, in the middle of the tantrum)
- Genitive plural:
- paisean, na bpaisean (e.g. líon na bpaisean, the number of tantrums)
What does “paisean” mean?
“Paisean” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- passion
- A strong burst of feeling, especially a fit of temper or excitement.Also: fit of temper, tantrum, outburst.
1 other meaning: tantrum
- 2tantrum
- A fit of crying or bad temper, especially in a child.Also: fit of crying, sulk.
“Paisean” with the article
The plural of passion in Irish is paisin. Here is paisean after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paisean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paisean, the Irish word for passion.
Other nouns in Irish
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Passion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for passion?
The Irish for passion is paisean (pronounced “PASH-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paisin. Depending on context it can also mean tantrum.
How do you pronounce paisean in Irish?
Paisean is said like “PASH-un” (IPA /ˈpaʃən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of passion in Irish?
The plural of paisean is paisin; with the article, na paisin means “the passions”. The genitive plural is paisean, as in líon na bpaisean (the number of tantrums).
Does paisean have more than one meaning?
Yes. Paisean can mean passion or tantrum, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does paisean change to phaisean or bpaisean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paisean becomes mo phaisean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaisean (eclipsis).
Does 'paisean' mean passion in the sense of love or enthusiasm?
Not usually: 'paisean' is mostly a fit of temper or crying. For enthusiasm use 'díograis' or 'dúil', and for romantic passion 'grá' or 'paisean' only rarely.
