HeyRuaHow to say “secret” in Irish
- Irish:
- rún
- English:
- secret, intention, resolution, darling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “roon” /ɾˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- rúin (secrets)
- Genitive singular:
- rúin, an rúin (e.g. cara rúin, confidant)
- Genitive plural:
- rún, na rún (e.g. leabhar na rún, the book of secrets)
What does “rún” mean?
“Rún” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- secret
- Something that is kept hidden or known only to a few people.Also: mystery, confidence.
3 other meanings: intention or resolution or darling
- 2intention
- A purpose or plan that someone has in mind to do.Also: intent, purpose, resolve.
- 3resolution
- A formal proposal or decision put to or passed by a meeting.Also: motion.
- 4darling
- A term of endearment for a loved one, as in 'a rún'.Also: sweetheart, beloved, love.
Other Irish words for secret: rúnda (secret), rúnach (secret)
“Rún” with the article
The plural of secret in Irish is rúin. Here is rún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rún, the Irish word for secret.
Other nouns in Irish
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Secret in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for secret?
The Irish for secret is rún (pronounced “roon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúin. Depending on context it can also mean intention or resolution or darling.
How do you pronounce rún in Irish?
Rún is said like “roon” (IPA /ɾˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of secret in Irish?
The plural of rún is rúin; with the article, na rúin means “the secrets”. The genitive plural is rún, as in leabhar na rún (the book of secrets).
Does rún have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rún can mean secret, intention, resolution or darling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'I intend to' using rún?
Use 'tá rún agam' with a verbal noun, e.g. 'Tá rún agam dul ann' means 'I intend to go there'.
What does 'faoi rún' mean?
'Faoi rún' means 'in secret' or 'in confidence', e.g. 'Eolas faoi rún é seo' means 'This is confidential information'.
