HeyRuaHow to say “pomegranate” in Irish
- Irish:
- pomagránait
- English:
- pomegranate, pomegranate tree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pum-uh-GRAW-nitch” /ˌpˠɔmˠəˈɡɾˠɑːnˠətʲ/
- Plural:
- pomagránaití (pomegranates)
- Genitive singular:
- pomagránaite, na pomagránaite (e.g. sú na pomagránaite, pomegranate juice)
- Genitive plural:
- pomagránaití, na bpomagránaití (e.g. síolta na bpomagránaití, the seeds of the pomegranates)
What does “pomagránait” mean?
“Pomagránait” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pomegranate
- A round fruit with a tough reddish skin and many juicy red seeds inside.Also: pomegranate fruit.
1 other meaning: pomegranate tree
- 2pomegranate tree
- The small tree or shrub on which pomegranates grow.Also: pomegranate bush.
“Pomagránait” with the article
The plural of pomegranate in Irish is pomagránaití. Here is pomagránait after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pomagránait” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pomagránait, the Irish word for pomegranate.
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Pomegranate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pomegranate?
The Irish for pomegranate is pomagránait (pronounced “pum-uh-GRAW-nitch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is pomagránaití. Depending on context it can also mean pomegranate tree.
How do you pronounce pomagránait in Irish?
Pomagránait is said like “pum-uh-GRAW-nitch” (IPA /ˌpˠɔmˠəˈɡɾˠɑːnˠətʲ/).
What is the plural of pomegranate in Irish?
The plural of pomagránait is pomagránaití; with the article, na pomagránaití means “the pomegranates”. The genitive plural is pomagránaití, as in síolta na bpomagránaití (the seeds of the pomegranates).
Does pomagránait have more than one meaning?
Yes. Pomagránait can mean pomegranate or pomegranate tree, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does pomagránait change to phomagránait or bpomagránait?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pomagránait becomes mo phomagránait (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpomagránait (eclipsis).
Is 'pomagránait' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine, so you say 'an phomagránait' with lenition after the article.
