HeyRuaHow to say “custom” in Irish
- Irish:
- nós
- English:
- custom, habit, manner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nohss” /n̪ˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- nósanna (customs)
- Genitive singular:
- nóis, an nóis (e.g. bunús an nóis, the origin of the custom)
- Genitive plural:
- nósanna, na nósanna (e.g. leabhar faoi nósanna na tíre, the book about the customs of the country)
What does “nós” mean?
“Nós” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- custom
- A traditional or established way of doing something shared by a group of people.Also: tradition, practice, convention.
2 other meanings: habit or manner
- 2habit
- Something a person usually or regularly does.Also: practice, wont, routine.
- 3manner
- A way or style in which something is done, as in the phrase 'ar nós' meaning 'like'.Also: style, way, fashion.
Other Irish words for custom: gnáth (custom), traidisiún (tradition), cleachtas (practice), béas (habit)
“Nós” with the article
The plural of custom in Irish is nósanna. Here is nós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nós, the Irish word for custom.
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Custom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for custom?
The Irish for custom is nós (pronounced “nohss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nósanna. Depending on context it can also mean habit or manner.
How do you pronounce nós in Irish?
Nós is said like “nohss” (IPA /n̪ˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of custom in Irish?
The plural of nós is nósanna; with the article, na nósanna means “the customs”. The genitive plural is nósanna, as in leabhar faoi nósanna na tíre (the book about the customs of the country).
Does nós have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nós can mean custom, habit or manner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'ar nós' mean?
'Ar nós' means 'like' or 'such as', and takes the genitive: 'ar nós na gaoithe' means 'like the wind'.
How do I say 'anyway' using nós?
Use 'ar aon nós', for example 'Rachaidh mé ann ar aon nós' means 'I'll go there anyway'.
