HeyRuaHow to say “acquaintance” in Irish
- Irish:
- aithnid
- English:
- acquaintance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-hid” /ˈanʲhɪdʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- aithnide, na haithnide (e.g. easpa aithnide, lack of acquaintance)
What does “aithnid” mean?
- acquaintance
- Knowledge of or familiarity with a person or thing, used mainly in the phrase 'is aithnid do' meaning someone knows somebody or something.Also: knowledge, familiarity, known.
Other Irish words for acquaintance: aithne (acquaintance)
“Aithnid” with the article
Here is aithnid after the article (an t-alt).
“Aithnid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aithnid, the Irish word for acquaintance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Acquaintance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acquaintance?
The Irish for acquaintance is aithnid (pronounced “AN-hid”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aithnid in Irish?
Aithnid is said like “AN-hid” (IPA /ˈanʲhɪdʲ/).
Does aithnid have a plural?
No plural form is given for aithnid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aithnid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aithnid (the acquaintance), a haithnid (her acquaintance), a n-aithnid (their acquaintance).
How is 'aithnid' different from 'aithne'?
Both relate to knowing someone, but 'aithnid' appears mostly in the copula phrase 'is aithnid dom é' (I know him), while 'aithne' is used in 'tá aithne agam air' with the same meaning.
