HeyRuaHow to say “detail” in Irish
- Irish:
- sonra
- English:
- detail, datum, characteristic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SUN-ruh” /ˈsˠɔn̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- sonraí (details)
- Genitive singular:
- sonra, an tsonra (e.g. tábhacht an tsonra sin, the importance of that detail)
- Genitive plural:
- sonraí, na sonraí (e.g. cosaint sonraí, data protection)
What does “sonra” mean?
“Sonra” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- detail
- A particular fact or item of information about something.Also: particular, particulars, specific.
2 other meanings: datum or characteristic
- 2datum
- A single piece of information; in the plural, data or facts collected for use.Also: data, information, fact.
- 3characteristic
- A distinctive feature or peculiarity of a person or thing.Also: peculiarity, feature, distinguishing mark.
Other Irish words for detail: mionsonra (detail), mioneolas (detail)
“Sonra” with the article
The plural of detail in Irish is sonraí. Here is sonra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sonra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sonra, the Irish word for detail.
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Detail in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for detail?
The Irish for detail is sonra (pronounced “SUN-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sonraí. Depending on context it can also mean datum or characteristic.
How do you pronounce sonra in Irish?
Sonra is said like “SUN-ruh” (IPA /ˈsˠɔn̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of detail in Irish?
The plural of sonra is sonraí; with the article, na sonraí means “the details”. The genitive plural is sonraí, as in cosaint sonraí (data protection).
Does sonra have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sonra can mean detail, datum or characteristic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sonra change to shonra?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shonra. After ár (our) it stays ár sonra, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sonra' and 'mionsonra'?
'Sonra' is a detail or datum in general, and 'sonraí' is the usual word for data or particulars; 'mionsonra' stresses a minor or fine detail.
How do I say 'in particular' using this word?
Use 'de shonra' or more commonly 'go háirithe'.
