Glossary in Irish (Sanasán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for glossary?

The Irish for glossary is sanasán (pronounced “SAN-uh-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sanasáin. Depending on context it can also mean etymology.

Q: What is the plural of glossary in Irish?

The plural of sanasán is sanasáin; with the article, na sanasáin means “the glossaries”. The genitive plural is sanasán, as in ábhar na sanasán (the content of the glossaries).

Q: Does sanasán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sanasán can mean glossary or etymology, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “glossary” in Irish

Irish:: sanasán
English:: glossary, etymology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SAN-uh-sawn” /ˈsˠanˠəsˠɑːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: sanasáin (glossaries)
Genitive singular:: sanasáin, an tsanasáin (e.g. leathanaigh an tsanasáin, the pages of the glossary)
Genitive plural:: sanasán, na sanasán (e.g. ábhar na sanasán, the content of the glossaries)

What does “sanasán” mean?

“Sanasán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

glossary: A list of words with their meanings, usually at the back of a book.Also: vocabulary list, word list, lexicon.

1 other meaning: etymology

2etymology: The study of the origin and history of words; an account of where a word comes from (older or literary use).Also: derivation, word origin.

Other Irish words for glossary: foclóirín (glossary)

“Sanasán” with the article

The plural of glossary in Irish is sanasáin. Here is sanasán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an sanasán

the glossary

No change after an

na sanasáin

the glossaries

Plural: no change after na

“Sanasán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sanasán, the Irish word for glossary.

Tá sanasán ag deireadh an leabhair.

There is a glossary at the end of the book.

Féach sa sanasán más focal nua é.

Look in the glossary if it's a new word.

Chuir an t-údar sanasán úsáideach leis an téacs.

The author added a useful glossary to the text.

Níl an focal sin sa sanasán.

That word isn't in the glossary.

Rinne mé mo shanasán féin don scrúdú.

I made my own glossary for the exam.

Tá na sanasáin seo an-chabhrach do dhaltaí.

These glossaries are very helpful for pupils.

Léigh mé gach iontráil an tsanasáin.

I read every entry of the glossary.

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Glossary in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for glossary?

The Irish for glossary is sanasán (pronounced “SAN-uh-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sanasáin. Depending on context it can also mean etymology.

How do you pronounce sanasán in Irish?

Sanasán is said like “SAN-uh-sawn” (IPA /ˈsˠanˠəsˠɑːnˠ/).

What is the plural of glossary in Irish?

The plural of sanasán is sanasáin; with the article, na sanasáin means “the glossaries”. The genitive plural is sanasán, as in ábhar na sanasán (the content of the glossaries).

Does sanasán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sanasán can mean glossary or etymology, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sanasán change to shanasán?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shanasán. After ár (our) it stays ár sanasán, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between 'sanasán' and 'foclóir'?

A 'foclóir' is a full dictionary, while a 'sanasán' is a shorter glossary, often attached to a book. 'Gluais' is also used for a glossary.

Glossary in Irish (Sanasán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage