HeyRuaHow to say “patron” in Irish
- Irish:
- pátrún
- English:
- patron, patron saint, pattern
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAW-troon” /ˈpˠɑːt̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- pátrúin (patrons)
- Genitive singular:
- pátrúin, an phátrúin (e.g. lá an phátrúin, the pattern day)
- Genitive plural:
- pátrún, na bpátrún (e.g. liosta na bpátrún, a list of patrons)
What does “pátrún” mean?
“Pátrún” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- patron
- A person who supports, protects or sponsors a person, cause or institution.Also: sponsor, protector, benefactor.
2 other meanings: patron saint or pattern
- 2patron saint
- A saint regarded as the special protector of a place, parish or group.Also: patron.
- 3pattern
- The celebration and devotions held in a parish on the feast day of its patron saint, often at a holy well.Also: patron day, pattern day, parish festival.
“Pátrún” with the article
The plural of patron in Irish is pátrúin. Here is pátrún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pátrún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pátrún, the Irish word for patron.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Patron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for patron?
The Irish for patron is pátrún (pronounced “PAW-troon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pátrúin. Depending on context it can also mean patron saint or pattern.
How do you pronounce pátrún in Irish?
Pátrún is said like “PAW-troon” (IPA /ˈpˠɑːt̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of patron in Irish?
The plural of pátrún is pátrúin; with the article, na pátrúin means “the patrons”. The genitive plural is pátrún, as in liosta na bpátrún (a list of patrons).
Does pátrún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pátrún can mean patron, patron saint or pattern, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pátrún change to phátrún or bpátrún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pátrún becomes mo phátrún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpátrún (eclipsis).
Does 'pátrún' mean a design pattern?
No. 'Pátrún' is a patron or a parish pattern festival; a design or repeated pattern is 'patrún' (short a) or 'dearadh'.
What is a 'pátrún' in Irish tradition?
It is the gathering on a parish's patron saint's day, with prayers at a holy well followed by festivities, called 'pattern' in Hiberno-English.
