Sheaf in Irish (Punann): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for sheaf?

The Irish for sheaf is punann (pronounced “PUN-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is punanna. Depending on context it can also mean bundle.

Q: What is the plural of sheaf in Irish?

The plural of punann is punanna; with the article, na punanna means “the sheaves”. The genitive plural is punann, as in stuca na bpunann (the stook of the sheaves).

Q: Does punann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Punann can mean sheaf or bundle, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sheaf” in Irish

Irish:: punann
English:: sheaf, bundle
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “PUN-un” /ˈpˠunˠənˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: punanna (sheaves)
Genitive singular:: punainne, na punainne (e.g. ceangal na punainne, the tie of the sheaf)
Genitive plural:: punann, na bpunann (e.g. stuca na bpunann, the stook of the sheaves)

What does “punann” mean?

“Punann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

sheaf: A bundle of cut grain stalks, such as wheat, oats or barley, tied together after reaping.Also: sheaf of corn, bundle of grain, sheaf of oats.

1 other meaning: bundle

2bundle: A bundle or armful of something gathered together, such as papers or rushes.Also: armful, bunch.

“Punann” with the article

The plural of sheaf in Irish is punanna. Here is punann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an phunann

the sheaf

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

na punanna

the sheaves

Plural: no change after na

“Punann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using punann, the Irish word for sheaf.

Cheangail sé an phunann le súgán.

He tied the sheaf with a straw rope.

Bhí punann choirce ar a ghualainn aige.

He had a sheaf of oats on his shoulder.

Chuireamar na punanna ina stuca sa ghort.

We put the sheaves into a stook in the field.

Thit barr na punainne ar an talamh.

The top of the sheaf fell on the ground.

Bhí an fear ag déanamh punann an lá ar fad.

The man was making sheaves all day.

Thug sí punann mhór páipéar isteach san oifig.

She brought a big bundle of papers into the office.

Leag mé mo phunann in aice an chlaí.

I laid my sheaf beside the ditch.

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Sheaf in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sheaf?

The Irish for sheaf is punann (pronounced “PUN-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is punanna. Depending on context it can also mean bundle.

How do you pronounce punann in Irish?

Punann is said like “PUN-un” (IPA /ˈpˠunˠənˠ/).

What is the plural of sheaf in Irish?

The plural of punann is punanna; with the article, na punanna means “the sheaves”. The genitive plural is punann, as in stuca na bpunann (the stook of the sheaves).

Does punann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Punann can mean sheaf or bundle, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does punann change to phunann or bpunann?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) punann becomes mo phunann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpunann (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'punann' and 'stuca'?

A 'punann' is a single sheaf of grain, while a 'stuca' is a stook, a group of sheaves stood upright together to dry.

Sheaf in Irish (Punann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage