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Veranda in Irish (Vearanda): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for veranda is vearanda, a masculine noun (plural vearandaí).
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How to say “veranda” in Irish

Irish:
vearanda
English:
veranda
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“vyar-AN-duh”  /vʲəˈrˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/
Various forms
Plural:
vearandaí (verandas)
Genitive singular:
vearanda, an vearanda (e.g. díon an vearanda, the roof of the veranda)
Genitive plural:
vearandaí, na vearandaí (e.g. díonta na vearandaí, the roofs of the verandas)

What does “vearanda” mean?

veranda
A roofed platform or open gallery along the outside of a house, usually at ground level.Also: verandah, porch, stoop.

Other Irish words for veranda: balcóin (balcony)

“Vearanda” with the article

The plural of veranda in Irish is vearandaí. Here is vearanda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an vearanda
the veranda
No change after an
na vearandaí
the verandas
Plural: no change after na

“Vearanda” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using vearanda, the Irish word for veranda.

Bhíomar inár suí ar an vearanda tráthnóna.
We were sitting on the veranda in the evening.
Tá vearanda mór ar chúl an tí.
There is a big veranda at the back of the house.
Phéinteáil sé urlár an vearanda inné.
He painted the veranda floor yesterday.
Tá vearandaí áille ar na tithe sin.
Those houses have lovely verandas.
D'fhág mé mo bhróga ar mo vearanda.
I left my shoes on my veranda.
Tá bord agus cathaoireacha sa vearanda.
There is a table and chairs in the veranda.
Ba bhreá liom vearanda a bheith agam.
I would love to have a veranda.

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Veranda in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for veranda?

The Irish for veranda is vearanda (pronounced “vyar-AN-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is vearandaí.

How do you pronounce vearanda in Irish?

Vearanda is said like “vyar-AN-duh” (IPA /vʲəˈrˠan̪ˠd̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of veranda in Irish?

The plural of vearanda is vearandaí; with the article, na vearandaí means “the verandas”. The genitive plural is vearandaí, as in díonta na vearandaí (the roofs of the verandas).

What is the difference between 'vearanda' and 'póirse'?

A 'vearanda' is an open roofed platform along the side of a house, while a 'póirse' is a porch, a small enclosed entrance at the door.

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