banana
/bˠəˈn̪ˠan̪ˠə/masculine
The Irish word for banana is banana.
banana refers to the fruit. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bˠəˈn̪ˠan̪ˠə/
Did you know?
- The Irish word banana comes from the Wolof language of Senegal and Gambia.
- Because it is a borrowed word, banana does not follow the typical ancient Irish pattern of internal vowel changes for plurals.
- If you were to use 'banana' in a sentence involving possession, the word remains relatively stable compared to more complex indigenous Irish nouns.
Examples in context
- Tá banana sa mhála.There is a banana in the bag.
Example conversation
Siobhán and Oisín are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil banana sa chise?Is there a banana in the basket?
- OisínNíl, tá siad all críoch.No, they are all finished.
- SiobhánBa mhaith liom banana anois.I would like a banana now.
- OisínCheanaidh mé roinnt nua.I will buy some new ones.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “banana” translations and entries banana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
