HeyRuaHow to say “pattern” in Irish
- Irish:
- patrún
- English:
- pattern, patron saint's day
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAT-roon” /ˈpˠat̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- patrúin (patterns)
- Genitive singular:
- patrúin, an phatrúin (e.g. cruth an phatrúin, the shape of the pattern)
- Genitive plural:
- patrún, na bpatrún (e.g. leabhar na bpatrún, the pattern book)
What does “patrún” mean?
“Patrún” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pattern
- A repeated design or arrangement of shapes, lines or colours, for example on cloth or wallpaper.Also: design, motif.
3 other meanings: patron saint's day
- 2pattern
- A model or template used as a guide for making something, such as a dress pattern.Also: template, model.
- 3pattern
- A regular way in which something happens or is done.Also: trend, regularity.
- 4patron saint's day
- The festival or celebration of a local patron saint, often held at a holy well; a pattern day.Also: pattern day, pattern.
Other Irish words for pattern: dearadh (design)
“Patrún” with the article
The plural of pattern in Irish is patrúin. Here is patrún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Patrún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using patrún, the Irish word for pattern.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Pattern in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pattern?
The Irish for pattern is patrún (pronounced “PAT-roon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is patrúin. Depending on context it can also mean patron saint's day.
How do you pronounce patrún in Irish?
Patrún is said like “PAT-roon” (IPA /ˈpˠat̪ˠɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pattern in Irish?
The plural of patrún is patrúin; with the article, na patrúin means “the patterns”. The genitive plural is patrún, as in leabhar na bpatrún (the pattern book).
Does patrún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Patrún can mean pattern or patron saint's day, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does patrún change to phatrún or bpatrún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) patrún becomes mo phatrún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpatrún (eclipsis).
Does 'patrún' have anything to do with saints?
Yes: besides 'pattern', 'patrún' is the traditional pattern day, a local festival for the patron saint, often called 'lá patrúin'. The patron saint himself is 'éarlamh' or 'pátrún'.
