HeyRuaHow to say “vegan” in Irish
- Irish:
- veigeán
- English:
- vegan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VEG-awn” /ˈvʲɛɟɑːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- veigeáin (vegans)
- Genitive singular:
- veigeáin, an veigeáin (e.g. béile an veigeáin, the vegan's meal)
- Genitive plural:
- veigeán, na veigeán (e.g. cumann na veigeán, the vegan society)
What does “veigeán” mean?
- vegan
- A person who does not eat or use any animal products, such as meat, milk, eggs or leather.Also: vegan person, plant-based eater.
“Veigeán” with the article
The plural of vegan in Irish is veigeáin. Here is veigeán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an veigeán
the vegan
No change after an
na veigeáin
the vegans
Plural: no change after na
“Veigeán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veigeán, the Irish word for vegan.
Is veigeán í mo dheirfiúr anois.
My sister is a vegan now.
Is veigeán é, mar sin ní itheann sé feoil.
He is a vegan, so he doesn't eat meat.
Níl mórán bia sa bhialann seo do veigeáin.
There isn't much food in this restaurant for vegans.
Tá níos mó veigeán in Éirinn ná riamh.
There are more vegans in Ireland than ever.
D'éirigh mé i mo veigeán anuraidh.
I became a vegan last year.
Ní ólann veigeán bainne bó.
A vegan doesn't drink cow's milk.
Cheannaigh sé leabhar cócaireachta do veigeáin.
He bought a cookbook for vegans.
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Vegan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vegan?
The Irish for vegan is veigeán (pronounced “VEG-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is veigeáin.
How do you pronounce veigeán in Irish?
Veigeán is said like “VEG-awn” (IPA /ˈvʲɛɟɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of vegan in Irish?
The plural of veigeán is veigeáin; with the article, na veigeáin means “the vegans”. The genitive plural is veigeán, as in cumann na veigeán (the vegan society).
What is the difference between 'veigeán' and 'feoilséantóir'?
A 'feoilséantóir' is a vegetarian who avoids meat, while a 'veigeán' avoids all animal products, including dairy and eggs.
How do I say 'I am a vegan'?
Say 'Is veigeán mé' or 'Táim i mo veigeán'.
