HeyRuaHow to say “verse” in Irish
- Irish:
- rann
- English:
- verse, rhyme
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rown” /ɾˠan̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- rainn (verses)
- Genitive singular:
- rainn, an rainn (e.g. deireadh an rainn, the end of the verse)
- Genitive plural:
- rann, na rann (e.g. leabhar na rann, the book of verses)
What does “rann” mean?
“Rann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- verse
- A stanza or verse of a poem, especially a four-line verse (quatrain) in traditional Irish poetry.Also: stanza, quatrain, rhyme.
“Rann” with the article
The plural of verse in Irish is rainn. Here is rann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rann, the Irish word for verse.
Other nouns in Irish
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Verse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for verse?
The Irish for verse is rann (pronounced “rown”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rainn. Depending on context it can also mean rhyme.
How do you pronounce rann in Irish?
Rann is said like “rown” (IPA /ɾˠan̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of verse in Irish?
The plural of rann is rainn; with the article, na rainn means “the verses”. The genitive plural is rann, as in leabhar na rann (the book of verses).
Does rann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rann can mean verse or rhyme, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between rann (verse) and rann (part)?
They are separate words: rann meaning verse has plural rainn, while roinn/rann meaning a part or division has plural rannta. Context usually makes it clear.
Is rann the same as véarsa?
Both mean verse; rann is the traditional term, especially for a quatrain in Irish poetry, while véarsa is common for verses of songs and modern poems.
