HeyRuaHow to say “seal” in Irish
- Irish:
- rón
- English:
- seal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rohn” /ɾˠoːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rónta (seals)
- Genitive singular:
- róin, an róin (e.g. craiceann an róin, the skin of the seal)
- Genitive plural:
- rónta, na rónta (e.g. scéalta faoi mhuintir na rónta, stories about the seal people)
What does “rón” mean?
- seal
- A sea mammal with flippers and a sleek coat that lives in the sea and comes ashore on rocks and beaches.Also: grey seal, common seal, sea mammal.
Other Irish words for seal: séala (seal)
“Rón” with the article
The plural of seal in Irish is rónta. Here is rón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rón
the seal
No change after an
na rónta
the seals
Plural: no change after na
“Rón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rón, the Irish word for seal.
Chonaic mé rón ar na carraigeacha inné.
I saw a seal on the rocks yesterday.
Bhí an rón ag snámh in aice leis an mbád.
The seal was swimming beside the boat.
Tá a lán rónta ar an oileán sin.
There are lots of seals on that island.
Chualamar glór an róin san oíche.
We heard the seal's call in the night.
Thóg mo dheartháir grianghraf de rón óg.
My brother took a photo of a young seal.
Tá na rónta ag luí sa ghrian ar an trá.
The seals are lying in the sun on the beach.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Seal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seal?
The Irish for seal is rón (pronounced “rohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rónta.
How do you pronounce rón in Irish?
Rón is said like “rohn” (IPA /ɾˠoːnˠ/).
What is the plural of seal in Irish?
The plural of rón is rónta; with the article, na rónta means “the seals”. The genitive plural is rónta, as in scéalta faoi mhuintir na rónta (stories about the seal people).
Is 'rón' connected to Irish folklore?
Yes, there are many tales of seal people, and some families were said to descend from a rón, much like the Scottish selkie stories.
What is a baby seal called in Irish?
A seal pup is usually called coileán róin.
