HeyRuaHow to say “pineapple” in Irish
- Irish:
- anann
- English:
- pineapple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-un” /ˈanˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- anainn (pineapples)
- Genitive singular:
- anainn, an anainn (e.g. sú anainn, pineapple juice)
- Genitive plural:
- anann, na n-anann (e.g. blas na n-anann, the taste of the pineapples)
What does “anann” mean?
- pineapple
- A large tropical fruit with a rough, spiky skin and sweet yellow flesh.Also: ananas, pineapple fruit.
“Anann” with the article
The plural of pineapple in Irish is anainn. Here is anann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Anann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anann, the Irish word for pineapple.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pineapple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pineapple?
The Irish for pineapple is anann (pronounced “AN-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is anainn.
How do you pronounce anann in Irish?
Anann is said like “AN-un” (IPA /ˈanˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of pineapple in Irish?
The plural of anann is anainn; with the article, na hanainn means “the pineapples”. The genitive plural is anann, as in blas na n-anann (the taste of the pineapples).
Why does anann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-anann (the pineapple), a hanann (her pineapple), a n-anann (their pineapple), na hanainn (the pineapples).
Is there another Irish word for pineapple?
The standard word is 'anann'; you may also see 'ananas' informally, but 'anann' is the dictionary form.
