HeyRuaHow to say “anorak” in Irish
- Irish:
- anorac
- English:
- anorak
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-uh-ruk” /ˈanˠəɾˠək/
- Plural:
- anoraic (anoraks)
- Genitive singular:
- anoraic, an anoraic (e.g. cochall an anoraic, the hood of the anorak)
- Genitive plural:
- anorac, na n-anorac (e.g. cochaill na n-anorac, the hoods of the anoraks)
What does “anorac” mean?
- anorak
- A waterproof jacket, usually with a hood, worn to keep out wind and rain.Also: rain jacket, hooded jacket, parka, windcheater.
“Anorac” with the article
The plural of anorak in Irish is anoraic. Here is anorac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Anorac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anorac, the Irish word for anorak.
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Anorak in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anorak?
The Irish for anorak is anorac (pronounced “AN-uh-ruk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is anoraic.
How do you pronounce anorac in Irish?
Anorac is said like “AN-uh-ruk” (IPA /ˈanˠəɾˠək/).
What is the plural of anorak in Irish?
The plural of anorac is anoraic; with the article, na hanoraic means “the anoraks”. The genitive plural is anorac, as in cochaill na n-anorac (the hoods of the anoraks).
Why does anorac sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-anorac (the anorak), a hanorac (her anorak), a n-anorac (their anorak), na hanoraic (the anoraks).
Can 'anorac' mean a boring, obsessive person as in English slang?
No, in standard Irish 'anorac' just means the jacket; for an obsessive enthusiast Irish would use another word such as 'fanaiceach' or 'saineolaí'.
