HeyRuaHow to say “detail” in Irish
- Irish:
- mioneolas
- English:
- detail
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIN-oh-lus” /ˈmʲɪnʲoːləs/
- Genitive singular:
- mioneolais, an mhioneolais (e.g. cruinneas an mhioneolais, accuracy of the details)
What does “mioneolas” mean?
- detail
- Detailed or particular information about something; the fine points.Also: details, particulars, detailed information, minutiae.
Other Irish words for detail: sonra (detail), mionsonra (detail)
“Mioneolas” with the article
Here is mioneolas after the article (an t-alt).
“Mioneolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mioneolas, the Irish word for detail.
Other nouns in Irish
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Detail in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for detail?
The Irish for detail is mioneolas (pronounced “MIN-oh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mioneolas in Irish?
Mioneolas is said like “MIN-oh-lus” (IPA /ˈmʲɪnʲoːləs/).
Does mioneolas have a plural?
No plural form is given for mioneolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mioneolas change to mhioneolas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhioneolas. After ár (our) it stays ár mioneolas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How does 'mioneolas' differ from 'sonraí'?
'Mioneolas' is an uncountable word for detailed information in general, while 'sonraí' (plural of 'sonra') often means specific particulars or data, as in 'sonraí pearsanta' (personal details).
