HeyRuaHow to say “collective noun” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnuasainm
- English:
- collective noun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KNOO-uh-san-im” /ˈkn̪ˠuəsˠan̪ʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- cnuasainmneacha (collective nouns)
- Genitive singular:
- cnuasainm, an chnuasainm (e.g. sampla cnuasainm, an example of a collective noun)
- Genitive plural:
- cnuasainmneacha, na gcnuasainmneacha (e.g. liosta na gcnuasainmneacha, the list of collective nouns)
What does “cnuasainm” mean?
- collective noun
- A noun that names a group of people, animals or things as a single unit, such as 'scuaine' or 'tréad'.Also: collective name, group noun.
“Cnuasainm” with the article
The plural of collective noun in Irish is cnuasainmneacha. Here is cnuasainm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnuasainm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnuasainm, the Irish word for collective noun.
Other nouns in Irish
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Collective noun in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collective noun?
The Irish for collective noun is cnuasainm (pronounced “KNOO-uh-san-im”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnuasainmneacha.
How do you pronounce cnuasainm in Irish?
Cnuasainm is said like “KNOO-uh-san-im” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠuəsˠan̪ʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of collective noun in Irish?
The plural of cnuasainm is cnuasainmneacha; with the article, na cnuasainmneacha means “the collective nouns”. The genitive plural is cnuasainmneacha, as in liosta na gcnuasainmneacha (the list of collective nouns).
Why does cnuasainm change to chnuasainm or gcnuasainm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnuasainm becomes mo chnuasainm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnuasainm (eclipsis).
How is 'cnuasainm' formed?
It combines 'cnuas' (a collection or gathering) with 'ainm' (a noun or name), so it literally means a 'collection noun'.
