HeyRuaHow to say “annotation” in Irish
- Irish:
- anótáil
- English:
- annotation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- anótáil, to annotate (ag anótáil, annotating)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-oh-taw-il” /ˈanoːt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- anótála, na hanótála (e.g. obair anótála, annotation work)
What does “anótáil” mean?
- annotation
- The act of adding notes or comments to a text; it is the verbal noun of the verb anótáil, to annotate.Also: annotating, notes, commentary.
“Anótáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, anótáil means annotating: it is the verbal noun of the verb anótáil (to annotate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Anótáil” with the article
Here is anótáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Anótáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anótáil, the Irish word for annotation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Annotation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for annotation?
The Irish for annotation is anótáil (pronounced “AN-oh-taw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce anótáil in Irish?
Anótáil is said like “AN-oh-taw-il” (IPA /ˈanoːt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does anótáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for anótáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does anótáil have more than one meaning?
Anótáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to annotate.
Why does anótáil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anótáil (the annotation), a hanótáil (her annotation), a n-anótáil (their annotation).
Is anótáil the same as nóta?
No: nóta is a single note, while anótáil is the act or result of annotating a text, for example anótáil ar dhán.
