HeyRuaHow to say “ace” in Irish
- Irish:
- aon
- English:
- ace, one
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ayn” /eːnˠ/
- Plural:
- aonta (aces)
- Genitive singular:
- aoin, an aoin (e.g. luach an aoin, the value of the ace)
- Genitive plural:
- aonta, na n-aonta (e.g. líon na n-aonta, the number of aces)
What does “aon” mean?
“Aon” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ace
- A playing card or die face with a single mark, usually the highest or lowest card in a suit.Also: ace card, one (in cards).
1 other meaning: one
- 2one
- The number one considered as a thing or unit, as in counting or a single item.Also: unit, number one.
“Aon” with the article
The plural of ace in Irish is aonta. Here is aon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aon, the Irish word for ace.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ace?
The Irish for ace is aon (pronounced “ayn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aonta. Depending on context it can also mean one.
How do you pronounce aon in Irish?
Aon is said like “ayn” (IPA /eːnˠ/).
What is the plural of ace in Irish?
The plural of aon is aonta; with the article, na haonta means “the aces”. The genitive plural is aonta, as in líon na n-aonta (the number of aces).
Does aon have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aon can mean ace or one, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aon sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aon (the ace), a haon (her ace), a n-aon (their ace), na haonta (the aces).
Is the noun 'aon' the same word as 'aon' meaning 'any'?
They share a form: the adjective-like 'aon' before a noun means 'any' or 'one' (Níl aon phost agam), while the noun 'aon' means an ace or the number one (an t-aon hart).
How do I say 'the ace of spades'?
Say 'an t-aon spéireata'; the suit name follows 'aon' directly.
