HeyRuaHow to say “disorder” in Irish
- Irish:
- anord
- English:
- disorder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ord” /ˈanˠɔɾˠd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- anoird, an anoird (e.g. staid anoird, a state of disorder)
What does “anord” mean?
- disorder
- A state of confusion or untidiness where things are not in their proper order.Also: confusion, chaos, untidiness, disarray.
Other Irish words for disorder: neamhord (disorder), mí-eagar (disorder), drocheagar (disorder)
“Anord” with the article
Here is anord after the article (an t-alt).
an t-anord
the disorder
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Anord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anord, the Irish word for disorder.
Bhí anord ar fud an tseomra.
There was disorder all over the room.
Tháinig anord ar an gcruinniú.
The meeting fell into disorder.
Ní maith liom an t-anord seo.
I don't like this mess.
Bhí an chathair in anord tar éis na stoirme.
The city was in chaos after the storm.
Cuireadh deireadh leis an anord sa scoil.
The disorder in the school was ended.
Bhí comharthaí anoird le feiceáil gach áit.
Signs of disorder could be seen everywhere.
Tá mo pháipéir in anord iomlán.
My papers are in complete disorder.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Disorder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for disorder?
The Irish for disorder is anord (pronounced “AN-ord”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce anord in Irish?
Anord is said like “AN-ord” (IPA /ˈanˠɔɾˠd̪ˠ/).
Does anord have a plural?
No plural form is given for anord in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does anord sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-anord (the disorder), a hanord (her disorder), a n-anord (their disorder).
How is 'anord' related to 'ord'?
'Anord' is 'ord' (order) with the negative prefix 'an-', so it literally means lack of order, disorder.
